Reds Face Tough Decision on Franchise Icon Votto's Future

Veteran first baseman Joey Votto's contract with the Cincinnati Reds expires after this season.
Votto has a $20 million club option for 2024 that the Reds must decide whether to exercise.
Declining the option would make Votto a free agent and give him a $7 million buyout.
Votto has spent his entire 17-year MLB career with the Reds and been a central part of the team.
The Reds must weigh Votto's legacy and impact against his age, injuries, and high salary as they make their decision.