Joey Votto, who won the 2010 National League MVP award, expects to return to pre-injury form with the Reds this season.

He is playing under a $225 million contract and had two knee surgeries last summer.

"The next test is obviously going to be doing Spring Training-type stuff, which is pretty much the ultimate test," Votto said. "But I did all of my baseball stuff beforehand, training on a consistent basis. I did nothing but progress. I feel really good. I can't put a number on it. but I don't see any reason I can't continue to play like I did before the injury."

Votto is not playing with any restrictions.