PITTSBURGH – There was more damage than expected when Joey Votto underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder Friday, but the Cincinnati Reds still anticipate he will be ready to play next spring.
“Joey this morning had successful surgery to repair his left rotator cuff and bicep,” Reds General Manager Nick Krall said in a statement Friday. “The surgery was a little more than expected. The injury definitely limited the use of his left shoulder and affected his performance, but we expect he will be able to participate in spring training and be ready for the 2023 season.