Former Cincinnati Red Joey Votto has reportedly found a new team.According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, Votto is joining his hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays on a “non-roster invite.”Votto seemed to confirm the news, posting to X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “I am excited about the opportunity to work my way back to the Major Leagues. It’s even sweeter to attempt this while wearing the uniform of my hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays.” Votto posted again to X, saying “🛒 are safe.. for now,” alluding to jokes about his recent social posts about being a free agent.Votto also posted to Instagram, with the caption, “Bags are packed! Back to ball! Thank you for the support over these last few months. It has meant a lot.”The news comes months after the Cincinnati Reds announced the club’s decision to decline Votto’s 2024 club option after 17 years with the franchise.The Reds paid $7 million to buy out Votto’s contract, making the lifelong Red a free agent. Votto held the franchise’s largest contract in club history with a $225 million contract. Votto spent 22 total seasons with the club, from the minors to the big leagues. Over the course of his career, the first basemen was a six-time All-Star and the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2010.Votto logged 2,056 games with Cincinnati, racking up 8,746 plate appearances with 2,135 hits. The lefty also reached base 1,365 times via the walk, scoring 1,171 runs over the course of his career. Votto mashed 356 homeruns over the years and many came in clutch situations, with over 10 walk-off hits for the club.With a crowded infield and rising rookie phenoms, Cincinnati had to make a tough decision to look forward in the club’s future.The 2002 second-round pick spent his entire career with the Reds, solidifying his legacy in Cincinnati forever.Votto has some more gas left in his tank as the veteran made it clear that he would like to play “at least” one more season.
Former Cincinnati Red Joey Votto has reportedly found a new team.
According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, Votto is joining his hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays on a “non-roster invite.”
Votto seemed to confirm the news, posting to X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “I am excited about the opportunity to work my way back to the Major Leagues. It’s even sweeter to attempt this while wearing the uniform of my hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays.”
Votto posted again to X, saying “🛒 are safe.. for now,” alluding to jokes about his recent social posts about being a free agent.
Votto also posted to Instagram, with the caption, “Bags are packed! Back to ball! Thank you for the support over these last few months. It has meant a lot.”
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The news comes months after the Cincinnati Reds announced the club’s decision to decline Votto’s 2024 club option after 17 years with the franchise.
The Reds paid $7 million to buy out Votto’s contract, making the lifelong Red a free agent. Votto held the franchise’s largest contract in club history with a $225 million contract.
Votto spent 22 total seasons with the club, from the minors to the big leagues. Over the course of his career, the first basemen was a six-time All-Star and the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2010.
Votto logged 2,056 games with Cincinnati, racking up 8,746 plate appearances with 2,135 hits. The lefty also reached base 1,365 times via the walk, scoring 1,171 runs over the course of his career.
Votto mashed 356 homeruns over the years and many came in clutch situations, with over 10 walk-off hits for the club.
With a crowded infield and rising rookie phenoms, Cincinnati had to make a tough decision to look forward in the club’s future.
The 2002 second-round pick spent his entire career with the Reds, solidifying his legacy in Cincinnati forever.
Votto has some more gas left in his tank as the veteran made it clear that he would like to play “at least” one more season.
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