Joey Votto

Joey Votto announced his retirement Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Votto is ending his attempt to return to the majors after spending time with Triple-A Buffalo in the Blue Jays organization. The former NL MVP will finish his career with a .294 batting average, 356 home runs, and 1,144 RBI in 2056 games with the Reds over 17 seasons.

Joey Votto was removed from the lineup for Triple-A Buffalo after injuring his ankle during warmups.

Fantasy Impact

Votto will be re-evaluated Saturday to determine his next steps. He was set to make his Triple-A debut Friday, but that will have to wait at least one more day.

Joey Votto had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact

Votto is still waiting to make his season debut after injuring his ankle back in spring training. He'll look to return to the Blue Jays lineup by the end of July.

Joey Votto is playing in a rehab game on Wednesday with Low-A Dunedin.

Fantasy Impact

Votto is continuing to work his way back from lower back tightness that he suffered as he was working his way back from an ankle injury.

Joey Votto felt some lower back tightness and is “ramping back up.”

Fantasy Impact

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Votto is expected to get back into FCL games later this week. He is still working his way back to make his season debut.