Reds Report:'He can do whatever he wants to': Reunion next for Joey Votto, Reds?

Joey Votto retired last week after trying to play this season for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. Now the Cincinnati Reds want a chance to reconnect. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Aug 26 2024 [For subscribers] ['He can do whatever he wants to': Reunion next for Joey Votto, Reds?]( [2010.09.28 REDS SPORTS : The Cincinnati Reds Joey Votto celebrates after clinching their division against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park Tuesday September 28, 2010. The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger]( Joey Votto retired last week after trying to play this season for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. Now the Cincinnati Reds want a chance to reconnect. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) looks on in the second inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [Reds pitching coach: Hunter Greene return would 'say a lot to teammates']( Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson: Hunter Greene coming back "is going to say a lot about him. It's going to say a lot to his teammates." [READ MORE]( [Nick Martinez #28 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]( [For subscribers] [Where do Reds start? Pitching deficit forces them to 'get creative']( The Cincinnati Reds went from having one of the more reliable starting rotations in MLB to having a desperate shortage of arms to finish the season. [READ MORE]( [Jonathan India #6 of the Cincinnati Reds is checked on by Yasmani Grandal #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the first inning during the game at PNC Park on August 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]( [For subscribers] [Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds on 9th-inning walkoff home run]( Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz' third blown save of the season cost the Reds in a 4-3 walkoff loss in Pittsburgh, their 7th loss in 10 games. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41), Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21), pitcher Frankie Montas and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft (51) share a laugh in the dugout in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Here's one reason Brantley said MLB execs for some teams are panicking]( Injuries have changed the Reds' starting rotation significantly since Opening Day. [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](