Joey Votto returns to camp; Opening Day status uncertain

GOODYEAR, Arizona – For the first time in 12 days, Joey Votto was back at the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training complex.

"I missed swinging a bat and being outside and joining my teammates," he said. "It’s something I didn’t take for granted but it’s great to get back."

Votto underwent a mandatory 10-day quarantine after he tested positive for COVID-19 and he had a mandatory cardiac evaluation before he was cleared to return to the team Sunday.

The question now becomes whether Votto has enough time this spring to be ready for Opening Day on April 1.

“Honestly, I don’t know," Reds general manager Nick Krall said. "It’s to be determined. I think he’s going to come into camp today, assess where he…