MLB fans were given a chuckle when Joey Votto, an MLB player who remains unsigned, recreated a meme of actor Keanu Reeves to express how much he misses being on the field. The meme, known as “Sad Keanu,” shows Votto sitting on a bench eating a sandwich with a baseball bat next to him, captioned “missing ball.” Votto’s sense of humor remained intact despite his contract situation.
The 40-year-old first baseman has played his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds and last season hit .202 with 14 home runs and 38 RBIs. Votto missed the start of the 2023 season due to shoulder surgery.
After the meme went viral, baseball fans urged teams to sign Votto, who is a six-time All-Star. Votto’s light-hearted recreation of the meme shows that he is keeping a positive attitude during this uncertain time.
As the MLB season approaches, Votto’s situation remains unresolved, leaving fans wondering where he will end up for the 2024 season. Despite the uncertainty, Votto’s fans, and even Keanu Reeves fans, are rooting for him to continue his career in baseball.
Votto’s recreation of the meme serves as a reminder of the human side of sports and the connection that fans have with their favorite players, even during challenging times.
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