Joey Votto Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/10/1983 (40)
- Experience
- 16
- College
- None
Joey Votto Season Stats
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Joey Votto News
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.
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.
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.
