Joey Votto says he would trade Elly De La Cruz for prospects if he were running the Cincinnati Reds. He argued that a potential $650 million contract would take up far too much of the club's payroll.
Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto argued that the franchise should trade star shortstop Elly De La Cruz for prospects. Speaking on the Foul Territory show, Votto projected De La Cruz could secure a $650 million contract, cautioning that committing such a large portion of payroll to one player would severely limit the team's financial flexibility.
De La Cruz becomes arbitration eligible this offseason and remains under club control through 2029. Reds president Nick Krall previously offered him a franchise-record extension prior to 2025, but Votto cited his own past mega-deal as a warning against massive payroll commitments for Cincinnati.
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