Joey Votto, the longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman, retires @reds #mlbseason2024 #mlb

Longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, a six-time All-Star and the 2010 MVP in the National League, has retired.

The 40-year-old made the announcement as part of a social media post Wednesday night.

"I was myself in this sport," he wrote. "I was able to be my best self. I played this sport with every last ounce of my body, heart, and mind. Thank you for everything."