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Ticketed for IL Reds manager David Bell confirmed Monday that Votto (shoulder/biceps) will open the season on the 10-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Though Votto made a push late in spring training to be ready to go for Opening Day, the Reds will ultimately give him more time to build up after he underwent surgery last August to repair a torn left rotator cuff and a torn left bicep. Votto hasn't hit any reported snags in his recovery since making his Cactus League debut March 12, so he should be ready to report to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Friday, when the minor-league season opens. Tyler Stephenson and Wil Myers both made multiple starts at first base during Cactus League play and should serve as the primary replacements at the position until Votto is cleared to return from the IL.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could open year on injured list Votto told reporters before Saturday's Cactus League game that he could open the 2023 season on the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Votto has been able to play for two weeks in the Cactus League after recovering from a torn rotator cuff and left biceps surgery that ended his 2023 season. As Nightengale notes, however, he's still in the process of reaching enough at-bats and defensive innings to feel comfortable enough for the beginning of the year. "I just want to make sure I'm clear: This is a performance-based game," Votto said. "You have to do your job. And I can't come back early, tank and embarrass our organization. I have to come back, perform well and be healthy." It would likely be a short stint on the injured list for Votto, but the assumption that he'd be ready for the start of the season may have been slightly premature.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Votto back in shape to play every day GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Expect to see plenty more of Joey Votto in the Reds’ lineup as Spring Training is about to enter its final week. The Reds...

MARCH 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Will play deeper into spring games Votto will play deeper into spring games as the Cactus League progresses, CCharlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Votto was able to make his spring debut Sunday, and the Reds have understandably monitored his reps after returning from a torn rotator cuff and left biceps injury that ended his 2022 season prematurely. The former MVP should be ready for Opening Day, and likely will see most of his playing time as the starting first baseman for the Reds.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C Notes: Joey Votto returns to the field, but will he be ready for Opening Day? "He couldn't have gone any faster than he did," Reds manager David Bell said of the 39-year-old Votto.

MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MARCH 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Healthy again, Votto returns to game action GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Heading into Spring Training, the biggest question for the Reds was the status of beloved first baseman Joey Votto, who h...

MARCH 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Making spring debut Sunday Votto is hitting second and playing first base Sunday in a Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

Impact It will be the first appearance of the spring for Votto, as the veteran first baseman has been brought along slowly after missing the end of the 2022 campaign with a torn rotator cuff and a left bicep injury. The 39-year-old is not the fantasy stalwart he once was, but his fantastic approach at the plate still should allow him to get on base at a solid clip, and hitting near the top of the Reds' lineup does give him the opportunity to help in the runs category.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds cut 5 players from camp; Joey Votto plays in minor league games The Reds made their second round of roster cuts in Major League camp Saturday, narrowing the field for a couple of positional battles.

MARCH 11, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Appears in minor-league spring game Votto (shoulder/biceps) saw plate appearances Friday in a minor-league game, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact In one of the plate appearances, Votto was able to draw one of his trademark walks. The former MVP is working his way back from surgery to repair his left bicep along with a torn rotator cuff in August. There's still no timetable as to when Votto will be able to rejoin the Reds, but it's a positive development that he's getting action against live pitching at this point in the spring.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return date remains uncertain Votto (shoulder/biceps) continues to look good while going through long daily batting practice sessions and taking defensive reps at first base, but there's still no timetable for...

Impact The longer Votto remains out of game action, the more likely it is that he'll begin the regular season on the IL. While he has been out, the Reds have split first base duties between Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jason Vosler. Interestingly enough, Wil Myers hasn't yet played first base, spending his time instead in right field this spring.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Talent shows, 3-point contests, and golf: Reds are bonding off the field to succeed on it "You gotta come at me, man," said the veteran Joey Votto — playfully — to rookie Alex McGarry. "This is what being a team is about."

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Votto 'working toward health,' not return date GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds Spring Training games have started without Joey Votto and not only is there no timetable for when the first baseman...

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Still no timetable for return Votto (shoulder/biceps) said Wednesday that he remains without a timetable for when he'll be able to return to game action, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I want to make sure wh...

Impact The first baseman noted that he's been making good progress and is feeling good while he works his way back from August surgery to repair his left bicep along with a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. Votto is expected to miss at least the first half of the Reds' Cactus League slate, and even if he's able to play in exhibition games in the second half of March, he could still require a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's the latest update on Joey Votto's availability for the Reds on Opening Day The Reds have four weeks until their Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 1, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Participates in BP Votto (shoulder) took batting practice on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Votto is expected to miss the first half of the Cactus League season in Arizona as he recovers from surgery to address a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. It's obviously a positive sign that the former MVP is able to swing the bat early in the spring season, however, and it stands to reason that he'll be ready to hit in the middle of the Cincinnati order at the start of the 2023 campaign.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Votto be ready for Opening Day? GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As Joey Votto heads into the final year of his long-term contract, this could be the first baseman's final Spring Trainin...

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting out initial spring games Manager David Bell said Sunday that Votto (shoulder) will likely miss the Reds' first handful of Cactus League games while the veteran first baseman begins ramping up, C. Trent Ros...

Impact Votto is on the mend from August surgery to address a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, but at this stage of the spring, the Reds are apparently optimistic that he still has sufficient time to complete the ramp-up process before Opening Day. Though Votto should have a near-everyday role at first base waiting for him once fully cleared, he looks to be little more than a low-end fantasy option at the position in light of his age, declining power and bat-to-ball skills along with the fact that he's returning from shoulder surgery. Before the shoulder injury cut short his 2022 campaign, Votto slashed a lowly .205/.319/.370 with a career-worst 25.8 percent strikeout rate in 376 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status for spring uncertain Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Votto's (shoulder) status for spring training is still to be determined, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Reds won't know much about the 2010 NL MVP's status until he gets into camp. Votto underwent season-ending surgery in August to repair a torn a torn rotator cuff, and even if he's ready to participate in early festivities, the Reds aren't going to rush him back.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer Joey Votto is entering the last guaranteed season from his 10-year, $225 million contract extension.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

How new HOFer Rolen left mark on Votto This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

JANUARY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Likely to be delayed this spring Votto (shoulder) is likely going to be delayed at the start of spring training, Reds general manager Nick Krall said Monday.

Impact "Probably not," Krall said when asked of Votto's potential readiness for the beginning of camp. "I think he's going to be a little delayed there. That was expected at the beginning, from when he had surgery, that he wasn't going to be unlimited, full-go at the beginning. We'll just have to see where he comes in and go from there." Additionally, manager David Bell said of Votto's recovery from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn biceps, that "it's been a tougher rehab than he anticipated." The skipper did note that it still wouldn't surprise him if Votto is ready to go on Opening Day but that more will be known once spring training gets underway. Votto has always been lauded for his work ethic, but he's also a 39-year-old coming off major surgery, so we can't count on him avoiding an injured list stint.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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