Joey Votto a free agent, potentially ending Canadian's 17-year career with Reds

Joey Votto's $20 million US option for 2024 was declined Saturday by the Reds, making the first baseman and Etobicoke, Ont., native a free agent and possibly ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons.

Joey Votto a free agent, potentially ending Canadian's 17-year career with Reds
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Joey Votto's $20 million US option for 2024 was declined Saturday by the Reds, making the first baseman and Etobicoke, Ont., native a free agent and possibly ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons.