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Mon Mar 2518:39Joey Votto Likely To Stay In Extended Spring Training
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto (ankle) is feeling better but has still yet to resume full baseball activities in camp. He will likely stay in extended spring training when the Blue Jays open the 2024 season later this week against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 40-year-old rolled his right ankle recently in a Grapefruit League game and will not be ready for the start of the regular season, although the injury isn't considered serious. It gives Votto a chance to stay in spring training to work on his swing after signing with the club late in spring training. Once he's healthy, he'll most likely head to Triple-A Buffalo while hoping to eventually join the Blue Jays in the big leagues as a veteran bat off the bench at both first base and designated hitter.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden ZwellingRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1912:22Joey Votto Considered Day-To-Day
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto (ankle) is considered day-to-day after rolling his right ankle in his Grapefruit League debut with the team on Sunday. The injury isn't very serious, as Votto is scheduled to take live batting practice on the field in camp on Tuesday. It remains to be seen when Votto will be allowed to play in another spring game, but the injury isn't very serious at all and shouldn't keep him from being ready for the start of the 2024 regular season. Given how late the 40-year-old signed with Toronto, he's expected to open the year in the minors with Triple-A Buffalo, but he should eventually become an experienced left-handed bat off the bench for the Blue Jays in 2024 in what could be his final season of professional baseball.
Source: The Athletic - Kaitlyn McGrathRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 1715:22Joey Votto Exits During Debut
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto (ankle) was forced to exit early during Sunday's spring training contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran slugger launched a solo home run in his first at-bat with his new team. Sadly, Votto didn't last too much longer as he rolled his ankle stepping on a bat in the dugout. The team decided to take a cautious approach and pull Votto from the game. The expectation is that Votto will return to the lineup in a few days.
Source: Keegan MathesonRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1212:31Joey Votto Could Play As Early As Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto could be in minor-league games in spring training as early as Wednesday, according to manager John Schneider. This would put Votto on track to appear in his first Grapefruit League game in the days that follow this weekend, but the Blue Jays want to ramp him up against minor-league pitching first. The 40-year-old veteran joined the club as a non-roster invite to spring training last Friday and will attempt to make his hometown team in what could be his final season as a professional. There's a good chance Votto will start the year at Triple-A Buffalo, but he could eventually be up in Toronto as a veteran left-handed bat off the bench. In 65 games in 2023 for the Reds, he hit just .202 but with 14 home runs.
Source: MLB.com - Keegan MathesonRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 814:16Joey Votto Signs Non-Roster Deal With Blue Jays
Free-agent first baseman Joey Votto has signed a non-roster invite deal to join the Toronto Blue Jays for spring training. The 40-year-old is from Toronto as the player and team seemed likely to at least connect on a minors deal this winter. Votto was relatively productive in the 2023 season, hitting just .202 but also slugging 14 home runs in just 65 games played while walking at a healthy 11.2% clip. He has seen his walk rates dip and his strikeout rates increase in recent seasons but his production hovered around league average a season ago, as per his 98 wRC+. He will battle for reps at designated hitter in the 2024 season but the Blue Jays also signed veteran Justin Turner to fill that void. Votto is well off the fantasy radar at this point.
Source: Buster OlneyRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 2416:02Reds Don't Plan On Re-Signing Joey Votto
Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall told season-ticket holders that the team doesn't plan to re-sign long-time first baseman Joey Votto this offseason. "We don't plan to bring him back as of now," Krall said. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, considering the Reds have the most infield depth of any team in baseball, and Votto is entering his age-41 season. The six-time All-Star left-handed slugger is feeling great physically this offseason, but he's also played in 156 games combined the last two years due to shoulder issues. Votto broke out for a surprising 36 home runs in 2021, but since then he's slashed only .204/.317/.394 with 25 home runs and 79 RBI in 618 plate appearances. His best shot at big-league playing time might be as a designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays, but even then, he'll only be fantasy relevant for a bit of pop in AL-only leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Mark SheldonRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 1221:08Joey Votto Says He's Made "Major Improvements"
Free-agent first baseman Joey Votto said he's feeling better physically than he has in years after two months of rehab and strength training since the end of the 2023 season and believes that will be seen on the field, saying he's made "major improvements." Votto hasn't really gotten any bites in his first foray into free agency after spending 17 years with the Cincinnati Reds, though. The Reds have an abundance of infielders and multiple players who can split time at first base, so they have moved on from Votto. But the 40-year-old Canadian still thinks there's a place for him in the league, if only for his ability to hit right-handers -- he's hit .310/.418/.532 against them. Votto's last productive season was in 2021, when he surprisingly hit 36 homers. His days as an everyday player are likely over, and his best bet is to take a discount to return home to Toronto to play for the Blue Jays.
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent RosecransRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 14 202313:47Blue Jays A Potential Landing Spot For Joey Votto?
Assuming free-agent first baseman Joey Votto doesn't change his mind about wanting to play at least one more year, his hometown Toronto Blue Jays are an obvious landing spot for speculation, especially given their first base/designated hitter opening with the departure of Brandon Belt. "It's definitely something that we would have to consider if that was something he wanted to pursue," general manager Ross Atkins said. Votto has spent the last two seasons coming back from a serious shoulder injury that required surgery, and he hit just .202 (42-for-208) with 1 home runs and 38 RBI in 65 games in his 17th season with the Cincinnati Reds in 2023. No matter where the 40-year-old lands this winter, he's almost certainly going to be looking at a reduced role at the tail end of his career.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon WittenmyerRotoBaller.com
Sat Nov 4 202313:20Reds Decline Joey Votto's 2024 Option
The Cincinnati Reds declined first baseman Joey Votto's $20 million 2024 option on Saturday, sending him to free agency this offseason. It was a no-brainer decision on the 40-year-old left-handed slugger, who will now be a free agent for the first time in his career after 17 fruitful seasons in Cincinnati. Votto doesn't have much left in the tank, but he said earlier this year that he wants to play for at least one more season. He'll have to do that with another club unless the Reds decide to bring the veteran six-time All-Star back on a cheap deal. Votto has become more of a part-time player at this point in his career. He played in 65 games due to injuries in 2023 and hit just .202 (42-for-208) but with 14 home runs, six doubles, 38 RBI and 26 runs scored in 242 plate appearances.
Source: Reds TwitterRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 6 202312:09Joey Votto Wants To Continue Playing
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto isn't ready to hang up his cleats. "I want to play again...at least one more year," Votto said on The Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Votto would like to continue to play for the Reds, but he would consider playing elsewhere if Cincinnati is ready to move on. The 40-year-old veteran got a late start to the 2023 season due to setbacks from his shoulder surgery, and he ultimately finished with a weak .202/.314/.433 slash line with 14 home runs, 38 RBI and 26 runs scored in only 65 games played. The Reds aren't going to pick up Votto's $20 million option for 2024, but they could choose the veteran six-time All-Star back at a reduced cost next year.
Source: The Dan Patrick Show - Paul PabstRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202314:39Joey Votto Absent From Wednesday's Starting Lineup
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/designated hitter Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup Wednesday night versus the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. The potential Hall of Famer drew a trio of walks and scored a run across five plate appearances in Tuesday's 11-7 come-from-behind win over the Guardians but will yield DH duties to Jake Fraley on Wednesday. Votto's season has been interrupted by multiple shoulder injuries as he's hitting .203 with 14 home runs and a .750 OPS across 63 appearances while drawing walks at a quality 11.2% rate. However, he is hitting just .187 with a .652 OPS in the second half after coming out of the gate white-hot following a late start due to shoulder surgery last August.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 10 202313:06Reds Activate Jonathan India, Joey Votto From IL On Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated second baseman Jonathan India (foot) and first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) from the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. India has been sidelined since the end of July with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he is activated a few days earlier than anticipated. The 26-year-old, batting seventh and defending the keystone on Sunday, is slashing a strong .267/.354/.453 with 20 home runs, 77 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 585 trips to the dish. Votto has been out since Aug. 24 due to left shoulder discomfort, and he returns on time per manager David Bell's expectations. The 39-year-old, who bounces Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the cold corner and hits sixth for this one, is slashing an effective .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 195 trips to the plate.
Source: Gordon WittenmyerRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 9 202301:04Joey Votto Starts Rehab Action, Could Return Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds sent first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) for a short rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Reds skipper David Bell says Votto could return from the injured list by Sunday's series finale versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Votto has been on the shelf since Aug. 24 with left shoulder discomfort. The 39-year-old on-base machine has been a strong source of power this year, slashing .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 195 trips to the plate. Votto's seemingly imminent return could pose a risk to the inconsistent Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who has primarily manned the cold corner in Votto's time away.
Source: C. Trent RosecransRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 3 202319:22Joey Votto To Ease Into Hitting
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) has been going through his strengthening program and has added on more hitting, according to manager David Bell. However, the Reds haven't given a timetable for Votto's return from the injured list. He was first eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but that won't happen because he hasn't resumed full baseball activities yet. The expectation is that the veteran slugger will be sidelined for at least another week. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will continue to serve as the primary option at first base while Votto is out.
Source: Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 24 202320:19Joey Votto Expected To Return In Early September
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder), who was put on the injured list with shoulder discomfort on Thursday, is expected to return in early September, according to manager David Bell. Votto had surgery on the same left shoulder last year, and it caused him to miss the first couple of months of the 2023 season. However, it doesn't sound like the latest injury to his surgically repaired left shoulder is all that serious, so the Reds should have him back for the final month of the regular season as they push for a spot in the postseason. The 39-year-old six-time All-Star is no longer the player he once was, but he can still provide some pop from the left side from time to time for Cincy. In 195 plate appearances in 2023, he's hitting .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs, 33 RBI and 20 runs scored in 51 games.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 24 202317:01Reds Put Joey Votto On 10-Day Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left-shoulder discomfort and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The team also returned catcher Curt Casali (foot) from a rehab assignment and outrighted outfielder Henry Ramos to Louisville. The 39-year-old Votto had surgery on his left shoulder last year, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should expect an extended absence. He got off to a hot start when he eventually debuted in 2023, but he's now hitting just .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs, 33 RBI and 20 runs scored in 51 games for the Reds. Rookie Christian Encarnacion-Strand is making another start at first base for Cincy on Thursday.
Source: Reds TwitterRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 15 202316:18Joey Votto Sitting Against Southpaw
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. With Votto out, Christian Encarnacion-Strand will play first base and bat sixth, with Henry Ramos serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth against Allen. Votto got a late start to the year due to injury and is hitting only .211 (31-for-147) with 13 home runs, five doubles, 31 RBI and 19 runs scored in 171 trips to the plate and 44 games. The 39-year-old Canadian is obviously far from the hitter he was in his prime, and he's also hitting just .172 (5-for-29) with three of his 13 long balls against lefties in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 9 202319:08Joey Votto Hits Three Singles In Reds Loss
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto produced three singles in four at-bats in a loss to the Miami Marlins by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday. Despite his batting average of .219, the 39-year-old still has power, as he's hit 13 home runs and four doubles. In his last 21 at-bats, the veteran infielder has logged five hits, including two home runs. This season, Votto is slashing .219/.323/.856 and has 31 RBI in 137 trips to the plate while appearing in 41 games.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202314:35Joey Votto Sitting Tuesday Versus Lefty
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is on the bench to start Tuesday's contest against Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett. The veteran slugger hasn't hit for much average against both lefties and righties this season but has brought a wealth of power to the table after beginning the season on the injured list. Votto slugged his 13th home run of the season in Monday night's series opener, doing so in just his 39th game after hitting 11 HR across 91 contests in 2022. For what it's worth, Votto's .323 isolated power ranks fifth among hitters with at least 150 plate appearances while he has managed an .833 OPS despite hitting just .203 on the season. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will take over at first base and hit sixth against Garrett Tuesday in Cincinnati.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202308:02Joey Votto Has Big Game On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a big game in a 16-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Votto went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI, although it wasn't enough as the Cubs prevailed over the Reds. Votto hit a solo shot in the second inning and followed that up with a two-run blast in the fourth. The veteran first baseman is now hitting .216 with 11 homers, 15 runs, and 29 RBI across 116 at-bats in 2023. While his batting average is down, he has been hot at the plate of late, hitting .346 over his past seven contests.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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