CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Alan Busenitz - Removed from 40-man roster Busenitz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Busenitz pitched well during his brief time with the Reds this season, posting a 2.57 ERA in six appearances, in what was his first big-league action in five years. He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ask Hal: What are the chances Jonathan India is still with the Reds in 2024? Q: What is your feeling about a player that sits out the final game of the season in order to win a batting title? — DAVE, Miamisburg/Center...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Reds' Joey Votto plans to return for 'at least' one more MLB season

MLB veteran Joey Votto announced on Friday that he doesn't plan on retiring just yet.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Joey Votto says he wants to play 'at least one more year' — with Reds or elsewhere Votto's last game brought tears: "I was bawling thinking about the end of tenure, the end of my relationship with the Cincinnati Reds."

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joey Votto plans to play 'one more year' in 2024, even if not with Cincinnati Reds Longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, who has spent his entire 17-year MLB career with the Reds, plans to play at least one mor...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Joey Votto wants to play 'at least one more year' Sep 24, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) acknowledges the crowd before his first at bat in the sec...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joey Votto - Will play 'at least one more year' Votto said in an interview Friday that he wants to continue his baseball career for "at least one more year," Paul Pabst of The Dan Patrick Show reports.

Impact Votto also added that while his preference would be to play for the Reds, if they would like to move on he would consider playing elsewhere. The 40-year-old finished with a .202/.314/.433 batting line with 14 home runs in 2023, as he was limited to just 65 games due to recovery and then setbacks with his surgically repaired shoulder. The Reds have a $20 million club option or $7 million buyout on Votto for 2024. While they will not be exercising that option, it's possible the two sides could work out a restructured deal if the organization is keen on bringing the six-time All-Star back.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The 2023 Flippy Awards: Ben Verlander picks his MVP, best bat flip, fan moment and more!

An incredible 2023 MLB regular season is in the books. Check out Ben Verlander's winners for best trade, best swag, MVP and more!

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Alan Busenitz - Added to 40-man roster Busenitz struck out two over two perfect innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals after the Reds selected his contract from Triple-A Louisville prior to the...

Impact The Reds optioned Carson Spiers to the minors to open up a spot on 28-man active roster for Busenitz ahead of the season finale. Busenitz thus closes the season with a spot on the Reds' 40-man roster, though he may find himself on the chopping block once Cincinnati reinstates players from the 60-day injured list over the offseason. The 33-year-old right-hander made six relief appearances at the big-league level in 2023, posting a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across seven innings.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The 23 numbers that defined the Cincinnati Reds' surprising 2023 season Looking at the Reds by the numbers after an exciting, unexpected 2023 season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reds fall short of playoffs but build optimism for future The 2023 season began and ended with a whimper for the Cincinnati Reds. They lost 5-4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 and 4-3 to the St....

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Joey Votto's future with the Reds is up in the air — even, seemingly, for him Votto may have played his last game as a Red on Sunday, but there are several scenarios under which he could return in 2024.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will Benson - Three hits, steal in loss Benson went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Benson went 7-for-16 with four steals across his last five games of the season. The outfielder was able to play semi-regularly in 2023, holding down a strong-side platoon role. He posted a .275/.365/.498 slash line with 11 home runs, 19 steals, 31 RBI, 51 runs scored, 15 doubles and eight triples across 329 plate appearances in his first year with the Reds.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martini - Smacks leadoff homer Martini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Martini led off the game with a homer on Miles Mikolas' third pitch. Martini had a couple of bursts in 2023, including going 6-for-12 with two homers over his last four games of the season. The 33-year-old ends the campaign with a .264/.329/.583 slash line, six homers, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 79 plate appearances in his first major-league action since 2021.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - Allows four runs in loss Greene (4-7) surrendered four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Impact The Cardinals tagged him for one run in the second inning and three more in the third, and that was enough for Greene to take the loss. The right-hander allowed 16 runs (15 earned) over 26.2 innings across his last five starts of the campaign. He finished the year with a 4.82 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 152:48 K:BB through 112 innings across 22 starts. It's a small step back from his 4.44 ERA in 125.2 innings in 2022. The hard-throwing 24-year-old is still likely to feature in the Reds' rotation in 2024, but he could still benefit from further developing his changeup to improve his arsenal -- opposing hitters slugged .500 against that pitch and .515 on his fastball in 2023.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Reds' future looks bright. But it might not include Joey Votto. Votto and the Reds came up short this year and didn’t make the MLB postseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Joey Votto ejected in possible career finale, apologizes to Reds fans Joey Votto may have played the last game of his decorated major league career.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Reds fall to Cardinals in season finale ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright made one final appearance in his 18-year big league career, striking out as a pinch hitter on Sunday in the St....

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Votto ejected after 1st inning of what may be final game with Reds

Joey Votto was ejected by plate umpire Shane Livensparger after the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in what might have been the 40-year-old first baseman's final game...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retiring MLB pitcher surprised with cutest gift he kept promising kids The Saint Louis Cardinals surprised pitcher Adam Wainwright and family with a new puppy before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

Votto ejected in potential last game of career Votto, 40, is in the final year of a 10-year, $225 million contract.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joey Votto - Ejected from season finale Votto was ejected from Sunday's game against the Cardinals for arguing balls and strikes, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 40-year-old started at first base and batted third Sunday in the final game of the season, and potentially his final game with the Reds, but he was ejected for arguing after striking out in his only at-bat. It's an unceremonious close to Votto's 17th season, and he finishes the year with 14 homers, 38 RBI and a .203/.315/.435 slash line in 64 contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer - Out of Sunday's lineup Steer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

Impact Steer had a strong finish to the season with a .942 OPS while starting the past 11 games, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. The 25-year-old has put together a strong rookie campaign with 23 home runs, 15 steals, 86 RBI and an .820 OPS in 665 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - Not in Sunday's lineup India is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact India is 7-for-18 with three doubles and a homer over his past five games, but he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. The 26-year-old enjoyed a modest rebound in 2023 with 17 homers, 14 steals, 61 RBI and a .745 OPS in 119 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto, Reds look to finish strong vs. Cardinals Slugger Joey Votto might play his last game for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday when they visit the St.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM