Cincinnati Reds fans waved goodbye to Joey Votto after the 2023 season. The Reds declined Votto's $20 million club-option after the season came to a close, and following a brief stint with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays — one that never yielded a Major League appearance — he retired midway through the 2024 season.
Since that time, Votto's been a bit of a recluse, which is nothing new. While the six-time All-Star and former NL MVP was oftentimes the most mercurial man in baseball, Votto allowed his personality to shine through during the final few years of what will likely be a Hall of Fame career.