The New York Yankees have agreed to trade first baseman Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres, the teams announced Friday.
"Didn't matter if it was a day game, night game, we're on a losing a streak, winning streak, he was the same guy. "He came in and just from the first very game he was productive and kind of changed this lineup, changed this team. "I think for him, it's probably kind of bittersweet," Rizzo said after working at Steinbrenner Field. ''He had a good time here, the fans loved him. "I want to thank the Yankees for bringing me over here, giving me a chance to play. "It's a good thing for my career, kind of a fresh start with a new team,'' Voit said. He also was on the IL from May 27 to June 22 with a strained right oblique.
The New York Yankees on Friday announced that they have acquired right-hander Justin Lange from the San Diego Padres in exchange for infielder Luke Voit.
“I wish every person would get a chance to play for the New York Yankees.” It just makes you want to work harder in the offseason to get prepared for that. But we expect him to go out and do well for the Yankees. You always have to give up something that’s good to get somebody that’s good.” “I truly believe this is a good thing for him and a good opportunity for him,” Boone said after the Yankees’ 4-3 loss to the Pirates on Friday afternoon. 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Luke Voit represented what the Yankees had become: muscled and right-handed, single-minded as a hitter and single-dimensional as a player.
Voit and Urshela were the corner infielders for a 103-win AL East winner in 2019; symbolic of the better job the Yankees were doing finding undervalued chips in the market. The dismissal of Sanchez, Urshela and Voit in the last week was the most overt act away from who the Yankees have been in recent seasons. Voit knew he was on borrowed time as a Yankee and the team appreciated how he handled what Boone called “a difficult situation,” especially the past few days with Rizzo’s return. And in 2020, he led the AL in homers in the COVID-abbreviated season. He had trouble staying healthy and he was a middle linebacker masquerading as a first baseman. He was single-minded as a hitter and single-dimensional as a player.
TAMPA — Former Yankees first baseman Luke Voit is excited about the next chapter of his baseball career, heading to the Padres in a trade on Friday.
"It just makes you want to work harder in the offseason to get prepared for that," Voit said. Swatting a full-count offering from Blake Treinen toward the short porch in right, the slugger leapt into his patented home run hop. In reality, Voit has lumbered his way to a three-bagger two times since then, once in his first game back from a stint on the injured list this past summer.
The Yankees traded 2020 AL home run leader Luke Voit to the Padres in exchange for a minor league pitcher. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Lange adds a power arm to the lower levels of the Yankees’ system, albeit a high-risk one who’ll be a bit of a project for their development staff. When ranking Lange 13th among San Diego farmhands, The Athletic’s Keith Law wrote that the righty has “huge stuff and a workhorse build” but questionable command in addition to a recent knee issue. It’s an eminently reasonable price to pay for a hitter of Voit’s caliber, particularly if he can boost his production away from his 2021 output and closer to its 2018-20 levels. San Diego first basemen, led by Eric Hosmer, hit a combined .275/.337/.412. That’s not terrible production by any means, but the resulting 106 wRC+ ranked 20th in the Majors. Of more concern was that the Padres, as a team, hit just .241/.324/.380 against left-handed pitching (94 wRC+, 24th in MLB). Voit, a career .264/.344/.516 hitter against left-handed pitching, ought to be particularly helpful with regard to that deficiency — though it’s important to note that he shouldn’t be regarded as a platoon player. Even adding in his “down” year this past season, Voit’s time with the Yankees will draw to a close with a stout .271/.363/.520 batting line in 1133 plate appearances. Productive as he’s been at the plate throughout his Yankees tenure, Voit is a below-average defender at first base. As for the Yankees’ return, they’ll acquire a 20-year-old righty who can reach triple digits with his fastball but has drawn questions from scouts about his command. The Padres moved right-hander Michel Baez to the 60-day injured list in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster Voit. Looking beyond leading the Majors in long balls during the brief 2020 season, Voit had raked from the moment the Yankees acquired him from the Cardinals in exchange for relievers Chasen Shreve and Giovanny Gallegos. That issue kept Voit out another three-plus weeks, and he lasted only a month before going back on the IL in mid-July due to lingering inflammation in his surgically repaired left knee. That type of production would be a boost to any lineup, and the Padres in particular could use some thump of that nature at first base and/or designated hitter. The writing for Voit has been on the wall at least since New York re-signed Anthony Rizzo — and quite arguably longer than that.
Top free agents remain unsigned and months worth of trade talks are being condensed just into a few weeks.
The Dodgers announced Friday that they signed lefty Danny Duffy to a one-year deal with a club option for 2023. The 33-year-old figures to compete for starts at the back end of the Dodgers rotation. I’m super excited I get to play my one of my college teammates, Pierce Johnson.”
After re-signing Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees traded Luke Voit to the Padres for pitching prospect Justin Lange on Friday.
That clears the way for Rizzo to play first base without any questions about whether Voit or Giancarlo Stanton should DH. After re-signing Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees traded Luke Voit to the Padres for pitching prospect Justin Lange on Friday, the team announced. Voit slashed .239/.328/.437 over 68 games for the Yankees and could DH for the Padres — who have Eric Hosmer at first base — with the National League now allowing the designated hitter.
A couple days after signing Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees shipped Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres.
Though there is a bittersweet feel to his departure, “I think I just needed a fresh start,’’ Voit said. Voit became a vocal presence and a key power figure in the Yanks' lineup since his July 2018 trade from St. Louis, where he was blocked in the Cardinals' system. Earlier this week, the Yanks sent Sanchez and Urshela to Minnesota in a trade for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt.
The Yankees have traded Voit to the San Diego Padres for pitching prospect Justin Lange, the team announced Friday. Voit was slated to start at first base in ...
Baseball America ranked Lange as the No. 16 prospect in the Padres system prior to the trade, calling him "a lottery ticket with a wide range of potential outcomes." San Diego selected him with the No. 34 pick in the 2020 draft and paid him a $2 million bonus. Last season Voit, 31, hit .239/.328/.437 with 11 home runs in 68 games around a series of knee injuries.
With three new additions (Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Anthony Rizzo) to an infield that already featured Luke Voit, Gleyber Torres, ...
Lange, 20, was a Padres (supplemental) first rounder in the 2020 draft. Someone is going to be traded and the Cubs have been tied up in these rumors since the last trade deadline. With three new additions (Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Anthony Rizzo) to an infield that already featured Luke Voit, Gleyber Torres, and D. J. LeMahieu, you knew it was just a matter of time before the Yankees traded away one of their position players.
The New York Yankees traded first baseman Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres, the teams announced Friday. In return, the Yankees got 20-year-old pitching ...
The Athletic's Keith Law had him ranked as San Diego's No. 13 prospect, noting that he reached 100 mph before turning professional. Voit, 31, hit .239/.328/.437 in 2021 for the Yankees, who didn't have a regular spot for Voit available once they re-signed Anthony Rizzo. Voit is earning an estimated $5.25 million this season, according to Spotrac. The New York Yankees traded first baseman Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres, the teams announced Friday. In return, the Yankees got 20-year-old pitching prospect Justin Lange.
The Padres added some serious power on Friday with the acquisition of first baseman Luke Voit from the Yankees. New York received right-handed pitcher ...
Myers, Grisham and Profar are the only outfielders on the team's 40-man roster, and an addition in left field (which would push Profar into a utility role on the bench) still seems likely. Overall we felt like it was a price we wanted to give up to get a bat that we think is going to help our lineup.” But we expect him to go out and do well for the Yankees. You always have to give up something that’s good to get somebody that’s good. He underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee in March, then endured left knee issues in the second half. “He came in in that COVID season, so he really hasn’t had an opportunity to go out and pitch a ton,” Preller said. Voit's arrival addresses the biggest question mark in the Padres' lineup. This, really, is quite an upgrade for the Padres' offense. As a result, Voit played in only 68 games, posting a .765 OPS that was his lowest mark as a Yankee. “I’m really excited, not only [because of] the organization, but they’ve got a team ready to win.” “It’s a great fit for us,” manager Bob Melvin said. This just makes us a better team.” During the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, he led the Majors with 22 homers.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Luke Voit had a feeling his time with the Yankees was coming to an end once New York brought back Anthony Rizzo.
“Didn't matter if it was a day game, night game, we're on a losing a streak, winning streak, he was the same guy. “He came in and just from the first very game he was productive and kind of changed this lineup, changed this team. “I think for him, it's probably kind of bittersweet," Rizzo said after working at Steinbrenner Field. ”He had a good time here, the fans loved him. “I want to thank the Yankees for bringing me over here, giving me a chance to play. “It's a good thing for my career, kind of a fresh start with a new team,” Voit said. He also was on the IL from May 27 to June 22 with a strained right oblique.
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit is expected to be traded before Opening Day due to this week's free agent signing of first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Good luck in San DiegoThe DH is coming to the NL this season and the Padres need one. “I feel healthy, and that’s all I wanted to control this year.”Lange’s fastball sits in the mid-90s and can feature both run and sink. The pitch is inconsistent, however, and should be a focal point of Lange’s as he begins to face pro hitters. Voit is a poor defensive first baseman, but profiles as a very good DH in a Padres lineup that already includes a few boppers: third baseman Manny Machado, shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (when he gets healthy), first baseman Eric Hosmer, second baseman Jake Cronenworth and right fielder Wil Myers.Voit says he’s back to 100% healthy this spring after missing most of last season with knee issues. He has the makings of a second power pitch in a slider that could become a plus mid-80s weapon with bite. He hit his way into being the Yankees’ regular first baseman by season’s end, raking at a .333 clip with 14 homers and 33 RBI in 39 games.Voit followed up with a good 2019 season, batting .263 with 21 homers and 62 RBI in 118 games, then topped that in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign when he led the majors with 22 homers and drove in 52 runs in 56 games.He hit a career-low .239 last season over just 68 games with 11 homers and 35 RBI when he wasn’t on the injured list. On-the-block Yankees first baseman Luke Voit says his big concern is staying healthy and preparing for the season, not trade rumors. The 2020 MLB home run champ knew Anthony Rizzo’s return this week to be the starter at first base assures his time with the Yankees will be ending soon.His time with the Yankees ended Friday before noon with a trade to the San Diego Padres, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported.Here are the details of the deal, per Yankees PR:The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Justin Lange from the San Diego Padres in exchange for INF Luke Voit.The Yankees also tweeted goodbye to Voit:LUUUUUUUUKE, thank you for your unmatched energy, homer hops, and Stone-Cold cellys. The Yankees open their Grapefruit League schedule on Friday and Voit will be in the lineup for a game in Bradenton, Fla., against the Pirates.“These next 19 games are important for me to show other teams … prove that I’m healthy again,” Voit said.Voit, 31, became expendable Wednesday night when the Yankees tapped into the free agent market to re-sign Rizzo, who initially joined the team last July when he was traded by the Chicago Cubs. Rizzo landed a two-year, $32-million deal with the Yankees that includes an opt-out after the 2022 season.Voit had appeared in only 72 major-league games over two seasons when he was traded by the Cardinals to the Yankees at the 2018 trade deadline. APTAMPA — Luke Voit felt like a dead Yankee walking the last few days, and for good reason. NewsChevron that denotes content that can open up. Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To NewsNews by CountyChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To News by CountyOpinionChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To OpinionSportsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To SportsHigh School SportsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To High School SportsEntertainmentChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To EntertainmentJobs/ClassifiedsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Jobs/ClassifiedsLocal BusinessesChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Local BusinessesReal EstateChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Real EstateResourcesChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To ResourcesFollow UsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Follow Us
BRADENTON — As Luke Voit stepped out of the clubhouse at LECOM Park, the fans waiting for him on the boardwalk above broke out one last cry of ...
San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit reacts to the trade ending his career with the New York Yankees, saying he is excited for a fresh start with a new ...
Nonetheless, he commended Voit for his professionalism and his ability to block out the rumors, getting his work in at camp. "He's happy with what he got in return and wished me nothing but the best of luck." "They want to win and I can't help them win if I'm not playing.
Tal como se esperaba, los Yankees negociaron el traspaso del primera base Luke Voit, a un equipo contendiente a playoffs del Oeste de la Liga Nacional.
Aunque a raíz de que este año se implementará la regla de bateador designado universal, cualquiera de estos dos cañoneros podría ocupar dicho puesto en el lineup. Luke Voit deja de ser Yankee tras cuatro temporadas. Luego de que los Bombarderos se hicieron de Anthony Rizzo en la agencia libre, el futuro de Voit en la Gran Manzana era incierto.
Luke Voit tuvo la sensación de que su periodo con los Yanquis estaba llegando a su fin cuando Nueva York adquirió de nuevo a Anthony Rizzo.
Los Yankees de Nueva York acordaron cambiar al primera base Luke Voit a los Padres de San Diego, anunciaron los equipos el viernes.
Bateó .239 con 11 jonrones y 39 carreras impulsadas en 68 juegos la temporada pasada. Los Yankees recibirán al lanzador diestro Justin Lange, quien fue seleccionado en la primera ronda del sorteo del 2020. Los San Diego Padres adquirieron al primera base Luke Voit de los New York Yankees, anunciaron los equipos el viernes.