Joey Votto and Luke Weaver had been on the "Should we be worried about them" list for the Cincinnati Reds, in varying ways. Both Votto and Weaver led the Reds to a win over the Washington Nationals in DC on Monday. While that may have been the best from Weaver, the best is still yet to come for Votto.

Also, it's time for the Reds to end the three catcher plan, but it may be another week before they do. And Alexis Díaz should not pitch in the All Star Game, just like Elly De La Cruz elected to sit out the Home Run Derby.

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