Votto

In the first year of the new deal, Votto injured his left distal quadriceps, had two different stints on the injured list, and played in only 62 games.

Kelly’s wild pitch sailed to the backstop and moved Votto to second and Steer to third.

Spencer Steer also homered and Joey Votto had three hits for the Reds.

The other five are Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto, Nelson Cruz, Elvis Andrus and Andrew McCutchen.

The slugger made his spring training debut Sunday as he continues to work his way back from offseason shoulder surgery – an injury that limited Votto to just 91 games in 2022.

Votto even gives high fives to Cubs fans.

Votto, who is from Toronto, Canada, is fluent in French.

After a long offseason of remaining unsigned, Votto took to where he posted a photo of himself in distress on a park bench with the caption “missing ball”.

Former National League MVP Joey Votto can’t seem to catch a break.

He is the 252nd player in major-league history to play in 2,000 or more games, only the fourth active player (Joey Votto, Carlos Santana and Andrew McCutchen).

Votto presents a unique case as a first baseman known more for his ability to reach base than to slug or drive in runs (it's worth noting, however, that he did lead the majors in slugging during his MVP season).

The Reds signed veterans Nick Castellanos and Mike Moustakas to four-year deals in the offseason, joining the likes of Joey Votto, Eugenio Suarez and Aristides Aquino in a formidable lineup.

According to your projections, Votto would be a $3 bargain if purchased at $17 – exactly at his market AAV.

José Álvarez (0-2) gave up a single that loaded the bases, and Votto lined a two-run that tied the game at 3-all.

Josh VanMeter hit his second homer and Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett had RBI hits to help Cincinnati build a 4-2 lead against starter Jhoulys Chacin.

Rookie Aristides Aquino hit his 16th homer for Cincinnati (71-81), and Joey Votto and Eugenio Suárez each drove in a run.

Stroman allowed a run in the first on Aristides Aquino’s sacrifice fly after Joey Votto and Suarez had singled in succession.

Also, Joey Votto plays for the Reds.

And in a time where athletes are continually criticized for being too cliché, Votto shouldn’t be crushed for speaking his mind (he had plenty more to say on the podcast about other things), even if this time he went too far.

Eugenio Suarez homered in the second straight game and Joey Votto celebrated his 1,500th major league contest by going 2 for 4 with two RBIs for the Reds.