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Toronto Blue Jays' Joey Votto walks to the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, March 17, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Former NL MVP and 6-time All-Star Joey Votto announces his retirement from baseball

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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto stands on the field during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Votto's $20 million option for 2024 was declined Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, by the Reds, making the first baseman a free agent and possibly ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons. Votto will get a $7 million buyout, completing a contract that guaranteed $251.5 million over 12 seasons. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Joey Votto says he has agreed to minor league contract with hometown Toronto Blue Jays

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson throws against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tyler Stephenson has RBI single in 10th to lift Reds past Tigers, 6-5

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl slides safely into third base with a triple during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Greene, Votto, India return to help Reds beat Cards, 7-1

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Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl (29) reacts after hitting a two-run triple against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Joey Votto homers as Cincinnati Reds beat Miami Marlins 5-2 to stop 6-game slide

By Jeff Wallner - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Reds beat Dodgers 9-0 on homers by De La Cruz and Votto, grab NL Central lead over Brewers

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates with Joey Votto (19) after scoring a run during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

‘That can be us’: With the best vibes in baseball, Reds serve as template for Nationals rebuild

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto acknowledges fans after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Cincinnati, Monday, June 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Votto homers in return to Reds’ lineup after 10-month absence

By Jeff Wallner - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Jesse Winker, back right, celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI walk-off single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The Reds won 1-0. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Votto breaks thumb as Reds beat White Sox 1-0 in 10 innings

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) is congratulated by Nick Castellanos (2) at home plate after hitting a two-run home run, his 300th career home run, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Votto hits 300th homer, adds 2 doubles as Reds beat Cubs 8-6

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FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo. Votto is determined to be a power-hitter again. “I want to get back to being dangerous,” the 37-year-old first baseman said from Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Reds star Votto back after COVID-19, unsure when he’ll play

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) watches his run-scoring single hit to left field as Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges, left, looks on during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Reds star Joey Votto out after positive COVID-19 test

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Washington Nationals' Josh Bell singles during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

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FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo. Votto is determined to be a power-hitter again. “I want to get back to being dangerous,” the 37-year-old first baseman said from Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Reds’ Joey Votto wants to get back ‘to being dangerous’

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, left, reacts with Eugenio Suarez, right, after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Moustakas homers as Reds sweep Pirates with 9-4 win

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St. Louis Cardinals Tommy Edman hits an RBI double during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Miller drives in 7 as Cardinals pound Gray, Reds 16-2

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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Votto’s homer lifts Reds over Indians 3-2; still no Francona

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Cincinnati Reds' Nicholas Castellanos (2) stretches during team baseball practice at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Votto, Reds resume with unsettled feelings as workouts start

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has a message on his hat in honor of Tony Fernandez, who died recently, during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Votto energized by Reds additions to move past worst season

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel, left, and Jose Peraza collide going after a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor in the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Cleveland. Senzel caught the ball and Lindor was out on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Reds open game with 2 homers, beat Indians 7-2, split series

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press