Veteran first baseman Joey Votto agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Joey Votto @JoeyVottoI am excited about the opportunity to work my way back to the Major Leagues. It's even sweeter to attempt this while wearing the uniform of my hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays. <a href="https://t.co/s7xEFLKe8V">https://t.co/s7xEFLKe8V</a>
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted the deal is for $2 million and can feature an additional $2 million in incentives.
The Cincinnati Reds set the stage for the six-time All-Star to play for a different team when they declined his $20 million club option for 2024, citing the fact they "cannot commit to the playing time Joey deserves.