Joey Votto Scratched From Buffalo Bisons Lineup After Meeting With Media

CINCINNATI — Joey Votto was scheduled to start for the Blue Jays' Triple-A Affiliate on Friday night, but was scratched from the lineup.

It's unclear why he won't start, but the Reds legend was hoping to take another step toward a return to the big leagues. He even spoke with the media on Friday afternoon.

Votto appeared in one spring training game for Toronto, homering in his only at-bat. He appeared in 13 games in Single-A before being promoted. The Blue Jays signed him to a minor league deal on March 9.

Votto is one of the best players in Reds' history. He appeared in 2,056 career games for Cincinnati, finishing with 2,135 hits, 1,365 walks, 356 home runs and 1,144 RBI. He posted a .294 batting average and a .920 OPS. He posted a .202/.314/.433 slash line in 65 games last season.

UPDATE: Joey Votto is no longer scheduled to be in the lineup for the #Bisons tonight. pic.twitter.com/HHTis1gLrF
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) July 19, 2024

Joey Votto on his mindset for tonight pic.twitter.com/E7yABlPpfH
— Votto De La Cruz (@EvilJoeyVotto) July 19, 2024

2010 NL MVP Joey Votto taking infield practice before first game tonight with @BuffaloBisons pic.twitter.com/QsgO7BULOy
— Jonah Bronstein (@lebronstein) July 19, 2024

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