Cincinnati Reds Legend Joey Votto Reacts After Agreeing to Deal With Toronto Blue Jays

The 40-year-old is back in baseball.

James Rapien | Mar 8, 2024

Cincinnati Reds Legend Joey Votto Reacts After Agreeing to Deal With Toronto Blue Jays /

In this story:

Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI — Joey Votto is signing a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays.

After months of wondering about his future, the Reds legend knows he has to prove himself, but he's clearly excited to be back in baseball.

"Bags are packed! Back to ball!" Votto wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for the support over these last few months. It has meant a lot."

Votto appeared in 2,056 career games for the Reds, finishing with 2,135 hits, 1,365 walks, 356 home runs and 1,144 RBI. He posted a .294 batting average and a .920 OPS. He posted a .202/.314/.433 slash line in 65 games last season.

The Reds declined Votto's option in November. Now he's hoping to make his hometown team.

Make sure you bookmark Inside the Reds for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

You May Also Like:

Four Expectations for Reds Pitching Staff Ahead of 2024 Season

Reds Reveal Plan for Jonathan India, Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain

Reds Show Loyalty With Jonathan India Extension

Jonathan India Could Be Traded, Even After Signing Extension

Joey Votto Shares Cryptic Tweet About Future

Matt McLain Receives Major Praise From Teammates Ahead of Spring Training

Reds Add Outfielder Ahead of Spring Training

Reds Invite Top Prospects to Big League Spring Training

Frankie Montas Signing Has Great Potential, But Questions Remain

Devin Mesoraco Gives Tyler Stephenson Advice Ahead of 2024 Season

Joey Votto Breaks Silence, Posts Hilarious Free Agency Update

Report: Blue Jays Interested in Signing Joey Votto

Reds Re-Sign Buck Farmer to Bolster Bullpen

Jonathan India Could be Odd Man Out After Candelario Signing

Early Look at Reds' Options With No. 2 Pick in 2024 MLB Draft

Former Reds Top Pick Nick Senzel Has New Home

Details Emerge About Trade Talks With White Sox for Dylan Cease

Reds Make It Official, Sign Nick Martinez

Reds Make It Official, Sign Reliever Emilio Pagan

Elly De La Cruz Showed Signs of Breakthrough Late in 2023 Season

-----

Be sure to keep it locked on Inside the Reds, all the time!

Follow Inside the Reds on Twitter/X: @InsideTheReds

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast

Follow on Instagram

Published Mar 8, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.