JOEY VOTTO NEWS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not starting Friday Votto isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Votto will begin on the bench for the second straight game after collecting hits in two of his last three contests. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will get the nod at first base instead and bat fourth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto says he'll wait to ponder his future until the Reds' season ends

Joey Votto is in the twilight of his career and must decide whether to come back for another season or hang up his cleats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Votto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact It's the first time since Sept. 6 that Votto is not in the starting lineup versus a right-hander. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is covering first base for the Reds and Jake Fraley will be in the designated hitter spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

4 reasons to bring back Votto in 2024 This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

PHOTOS: Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto Sept. 24, 2023 was the final home game of the 2023 regular season and perhaps the last game in Great American Ball Park for Cincinnati Reds...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

C. notes: Is this Joey Votto's last stand? "I certainly want to continue to play," Votto said after the Reds' victory over the Pirates on Sunday. "I love to play."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'As special as it gets': Votto honored in potential final home game CINCINNATI -- No plans have been revealed nor any announcements made about Joey Votto’s future with the Reds. But fans at Great American Bal...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Day off Saturday Votto will sit Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Votto will sit against lefty Bailey Falter, meaning he's now sat against three of the last four southpaws the Reds have faced. Spencer Steer will start at first base.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Votto's latest adventure takes him to Bikini Bottom "CINCINNATI -- Are you ready kids? Reds first baseman Joey Votto is taking his talents to Bikini Bottom. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnat...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in two Votto went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Twins.

Impact Votto added insurance with a two-run single in the seventh inning that made it a 7-2 game. The two runs knocked in leave him with 37 RBI over 57 games. The 40-year-old is 6-for-22 (.273) with a home run, double, four RBI and four runs scored over six games since from a shoulder injury.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Votto isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact With lefty David Peterson on the mound for New York, the lefty-hitting Votto will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. Spencer Steer will start at first base while Votto rests.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Votto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.

Impact Votto started the first two games back from the injured list, but he'll take a seat in this one. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is at first base and Hunter Renfroe will occupy the designated hitter spot.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return to lineup Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Votto gave himself a nice birthday present by extending the Reds' lead with a solo home run to right in the eighth in his first game back since Aug. 23. Votto hasn't hit the ball a ton, evidenced by his .201 batting average, but he's still hitting the ball for power, as he now has 14 home runs in 52 games this season. The 40-year-old should figure to see a near-everyday role at either first base or designated hitter down the final stretch of the year. He's now hitting .201/.302/.471 with 35 RBI, 21 runs and a 20:55 BB:K in 199 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds activate Joey Votto, Jonathan India, Hunter Greene The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Jonathan India from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and right-ha...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

10 moments that made Joey Votto's career special CINCINNATI – Joey Votto has become a cornerstone for the Reds at first base and has steadily placed himself among the franchise’s greats ove...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Activated, starting Sunday Votto (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at first base Sunday versus the Cardinals, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirerreports.

Impact Votto made two appearances on his minor-league rehab assignment and will rejoin Cincinnati's lineup after going 2-for-6 with a double and two RBI with Triple-A Louisville. The veteran first baseman should see plenty of playing time down the stretch, though he could receive regular off days in Cincinnati's crowded and talented infield.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab assignment Votto (shoulder) went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Votto began a short rehab assignment with the Bats, which is expected to last one more day before he's activated Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE