Reds Report:Joey Votto retires: 'Cincinnati, I've only played for you. I love you'

Joey Votto, whose entire 17-year major-league career was spent with the Cincinnati Reds, announced his retirement on his instagram account Wednesday. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Thu Aug 22 2024 [Joey Votto retires: 'Cincinnati, I've only played for you. I love you']( [Reds first baseman Joey Votto scratches his head with his helmet while standing on first base in the first inning.]( Joey Votto, whose entire 17-year major-league career was spent with the Cincinnati Reds, announced his retirement on his instagram account Wednesday. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds signs autographs for fans ahead of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 21, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.]( [For subscribers] [Elly-ctric night for Cincinnati Reds in comeback win over Blue Jays]( Elly De La Cruz became the fifth MLB player to hit 20 homers and steal 60 bases in a season as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Blue Jays to win a series. [READ MORE]( [Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 REDS SPORTS : Cincinnati Reds Joey Votto talks with third baseman Scott Rolen (27) during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger]( [Hall of Fame congratulates Joey Votto, tweets when he is eligible]( No date has been set for the 2029 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but it will likely be in late July or early August. [READ MORE]( [Manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds argues with umpire Bill Miller]( [For subscribers] [Reds manager David Bell on criticism: ‘Results are my responsibility’]( Cincinnati Reds manager has taken a lot of public heat for his role in the Reds' disappointing results, and he says he accepts the responsibility. [READ MORE]( [2007.02.23 SPRING TRAINING SPORTS : The Cincinnati Reds Joey Votto at spring training Friday February 23, 2007. Photo part of a series of self portraits. Picture taken by player with a cable release. Project by The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger]( [PHOTOS: Joey Votto through the years]( A look back at Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto and his career [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](