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During the game GM Moore's phone rang and he sees its the San Diego GM, AJ Preller. Moore moves to the back of the Skybox where his work tablet and computer are set up. After niceties were finished Preller says we have a deal on P Kirby Yates . "Excellent" is GM Moore's reply.

Just then there is a commotion in the Skybox and a collective gasp. Moore spins around from the table and sees everyone in the Skybox looking down on the field "It's Votto, he got hit in the head.." one person says. Moore tells Preller to hold on and goes over to look for himself. Votto is indeed down on his knees and trainers are kneeling next to him, one is holding a towel to his face. "This looks bad" I tell Preller. The Pirates P Dario Agrazal is obviously upset and the Pirates trainers are out with he Reds trainers to offer assistance.

Votto is soon loaded up on a medical golf cart and taken down the RF line to the medical office, and fans and both teams clap and cheer for him, as is the right thing to do, Votto waves weakly and is soon gone from sight.

Soon after the opening game is finished, it is announced by Reds publicist that Votto has sustained a broken cheekbone and will be placed on the IL.

GM Moore called GM Preller back after the game and they got all the paperwork into the league office, but the trade cannot be finished today - league rules say all games must be played before a trade can be completed. So later tonight the approval will be in league hands and we expect P Yates to join the team later this week.