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The Angels activated outfielder Kole Calhoun from the disabled list Wednesday.

Calhoun is batting sixth and playing right field in Wednesday's game against the Astros after missing more than a month with an ankle injury. He returns to a .250/.297/.500 line with three home runs, six RBI and two stolen bases in 60 at-bats.

The Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the disabled list Wednesday.

The move is backdated to May 16, so Votto could return sooner than expected. He's been sidelined with a quad injury, and has missed five games due to the issue. Votto was expected to try and play during the team's weekend series, but that's no longer going to happen. He's hitting .257 over 136 at-bats.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was not in the team's starting lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.

The move was expected, as Votto is aiming to return for the weekend series. He's dealing with a quad injury, but the team doesn't believe he'll need a stint on the disabled list. Votto is hitting .257 over 136 at-bats.

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday he was "optimistic" first baseman Joey Votto (quadriceps) could return to the lineup when the team returns home for a three-game series against the Cardinals, which starts Friday, per the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun could be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, according to MLB.com.

Calhoun is dealing with an ankle injury, but has been playing rehab games in the minors. He was a candidate to be activated Tuesday, but was still listed on the Triple-A roster. Calhoun hit .260 over 60 at-bats before the injury.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was held out of the starting lineup again Tuesday at Washington, missing a fifth straight start due to a left quadriceps strain.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu will wear a boot for the next several days and be re-evaluated during the team's homestand, CSNChicago.com reports.

The White Sox return home for a 10-game homestand Thursday. Abreu is on the disabled list with tendinitis in his ankle. The team is moving cautiously with its breakout star.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto is still in Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. 

The organization was expected to meet following Sunday's game to discuss a plan of action for Votto. That decision has not yet been made, and Votto did not travel to Washington. It's unclear when he'll be back. Votto is currently day-to-day, but still could require a stint on the disabled list. 

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was not in the team's starting lineup Monday against the Nationals.

The club was expected to meet following Sunday's game to discuss a plan of action for Votto. While they haven't announced anything official, he was not part of the starting lineup for Monday's game. Votto is considered day-to-day with a quad injury. He's missed the past three games due to the issue. 

Astros designated hitter Chris Carter clubbed his sixth home run Sunday against the White Sox.

Carter got things going in his first at-bat. He belted an 89 mph fastball off John Danks for the solo shot to lead off the second inning. It was Carter's only hit of the game. He finished 1 for 4, with one run scored and one RBI. Carter is hitting .196 in 138 at-bats.