JOEY VOTTO NEWS

Votto homers and has 3 RBIs in return, Reds beat Rockies 5-4 for 9th straight win

Joey Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed surgery, helping Cincinnati extend its longest winnin...

JUNE 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Votto homers in 2023 debut for Reds Joey Votto wasted no time making his presence felt in the Cincinnati Reds lineup.

JUNE 20, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Joey Votto homers for Cincinnati Reds in his first game of the 2023 season The Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, back from a shoulder injury, homered in his first game since Aug. 16 of last year.

JUNE 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

After two surgeries, 10 months of rehab, Joey Votto returns to the streaking Cincinnati Reds - The Boston Globe The 2010 National League MVP underwent multiple surgeries to repair the left biceps and torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, and hasn't p...

JUNE 19, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Votto homers, hits 2-run single in return to Reds' lineup after 10-month absence

Joey Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed an operation to repair his left biceps and...

JUNE 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VIDEO: 'I feel like I just got called up,' says Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto of return Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto speaks on his return to the lineup after a 10-month recovery from a shoulder injury.

JUNE 19, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Joey Votto to make season debut Monday Cincinnati enters Monday's game 37-35 and in second place in the National League Central.

JUNE 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Votto says he's healthy, ready for 2023 debut Reds veteran Joey Votto will make his 2023 season debut on Monday night, exactly 10 months since undergoing left shoulder surgery to repair...

JUNE 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Activated for season debut Votto (shoulder/biceps) was Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer from the 60-day injured list Monday and is in the Reds' lineup for their game versus the Rockies, Charlie G...

Impact Votto had some starts and stops as he worked his way back from left shoulder and biceps surgery, but he said Monday that "I feel much more like myself." The 39-year-old batted .162/.385/.351 with two home runs and an 11:13 K:BB over 12 games during his most recent rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. Votto figures to see plenty of days off especially in the early going as the Reds ease him back into things and also juggle a batting order which is suddenly teeming with options. Fantasy managers in shallower leagues should take a wait-and-see approach with Votto.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

1B Joey Votto to rejoin red-hot Reds' lineup Monday Six-time All-Star Joey Votto is expected to rejoin the streaking Cincinnati Reds on Monday night

JUNE 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

When is Votto going to return? Very soon, he hints on Instagram HOUSTON – With an Instagram video he posted Saturday of himself driving a bus, seemingly back to Cincinnati, Joey Votto hinted that his reha...

JUNE 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

How will Reds handle Votto's return? This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

JUNE 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Playing for Louisville on Sunday Votto (shoulder) will play again for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday in his rehab assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact There was some speculation that Votto could return to the Reds on Sunday, but the veteran first baseman will play at least one more game in the minors while on his rehab assignment. Votto has hit just .176 with 3 homers and 10 RBI thus far in his 74 plate appearances in Triple-A as he works his way back from the shoulder injury that has sidelined him throughout the 2023 season.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C. Notes: Prospect Andrew Abbott's arrival in Cincinnati comes sooner than even he expected Also in the notes: Joey Votto's rehab assignment begins; a lack of lefties causes issues; more Elly De La Cruz majesty.

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reds 1B Joey Votto to begin rehab stint on Saturday Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will begin a rehab stint at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday as he makes another attempt to return f...

JUNE 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Slated for rehab assignment Votto (shoulder/biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Votto started his initial rehab assignment in early April, but it quickly became clear he and his surgically repaired left shoulder and biceps weren't ready. The veteran first baseman has been ramping up his workouts in recent weeks, though, and now feels ready to give it another shot. How many rehab games he might need will depend on how he looks and feels. Once deemed ready, Votto figures to be used both at first base and designated hitter for the Reds.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton revealed the secret of his strength to Reds' Joey Votto The Cincinnati first baseman shared a funny story

MAY 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Joey Votto hitting at Great American Ball Park, but still no return in sight Votto had hoped to be ready for Opening Day. He wasn't able to make that, however, and his status remains unclear.

MAY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reports improvement Votto (shoulder) said Monday that the difference in how he feels now and when he was shut down is "incomparable," C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Votto is back to taking live batting practice and will continue to do so as he ramps things back up. While he is not quite game-ready yet, he wouldn't appear to be too far off from re-starting a rehab assignment if things continue to progress in the right direction.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin rehab assignment soon Votto (shoulder) is taking a live batting practice session with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Reds and Votto will then determine the next steps for the first baseman, and it's possible that next step could be a rehab assignment. The left-handed hitter is currently on the 60-day injured list and can't be activated until May 30. If he does begin a rehab assignment in the coming days, Votto has a chance to return to the lineup at the end of May, but his timetable should begin to clear up in the coming days.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Votto was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Reds on Monday as he continues his recovery from left biceps and rotator cuff surgeries.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Matt McLain. Votto took live batting practice at Triple-A Louisville over the weekend, which signifies that he could be close to resuming a rehab assignment. He'll be eligible for activation toward the end of the month.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To take live BP at Triple-A Reds manager David Bell said Thursday that Votto (shoulder) will begin taking live batting practice this weekend at Triple-A Louisville, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquire...

Impact It's not an actual minor-league rehab assignment just yet, but that could potentially happen sometime next week if Votto looks good in these weekend workouts against live pitching. He tried a rehab stint with Louisville in April but went 7-for-38 (.184) with 21 strikeouts in 10 games while also struggling defensively. The veteran first baseman is on the road back from surgery last August to repair tears in his left rotator cuff and biceps muscle.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timetable for rehab Votto (shoulder) said Wednesday that there is still no timetable for when he might begin another minor-league rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Votto called it a day-to-day situation as he continues to work on his offense and defense in the Cincinnati area. The 39-year-old batted just .184/.289/.316 with 21 strikeouts over 45 plate appearances during a 10-game rehab assignment last month at Triple-A Louisville. He also had trouble picking balls at first base due to a lack of extension in his surgically-repaired left biceps and shoulder. "I'll make the decision the day before and just head down there," Votto said of the timing for a second rehab stint. "I don't really want to say anything. I want to come back and bring joy and optimism and be a part of it."

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer Joey Votto said he'll be back on a rehab assignment in "the not too distant future."

MAY 5, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Shoulder not ready Votto's surgically-repaired right shoulder is "not allowing him to be physically able to do the things he needs to do at the plate," Reds manager David Bell told Charlie Goldsmith...

Impact Votto had to be pulled off a rehab assignment earlier this month after "it became pretty clear after that that it was rushed," per Bell. The skipper added that Votto remains "way ahead of schedule" of where most players would be at this point and simply needs more time. He worked out at Great American Ball Park on Monday and will continue to go through drills until the Reds decide he's ready to re-start a rehab assignment.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE