The Yankees got some good news on Thursday, as they acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the Cardinals in a trade.
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The Yankees make a trade
The Yankees have acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the Cardinals in exchange for relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos and minor league outfielder Tito Polo, the team announced on Friday.
They get Luke Voit
The New York Yankees have acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Giovanny Gallegos, infielder Tyler Webb and cash considerations, the team announced on Saturday.
Voit, 27, was a key piece for the Cardinals last season, hitting .322/.398/.671 with 14 home runs in 39 games after being called up in mid-August. He played a big role in their stretch run and postseason push, starting all 13 playoff games at first base and batting .263/.333/.474 with two homers.
They give up Chasen Shreve and Giovanny Gallegos
The Yankees have agreed to send left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve and right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos to the Cardinals for first baseman Luke Voit, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Shreve, 27, had a 4.93 ERA in 39 games this season. In four seasons with the Yankees, he compiled a 3.09 ERA in 223 innings pitched.
Gallegos, 26, had a 2.31 ERA in 38 games this season. He made his major league debut with the Yankees in 2018 and has pitched in parts of two seasons with them.
Voit, 27, batted .263 with 15 home runs and 36 RBIs in 84 games this season for the Cardinals.
Who is Luke Voit?
Luke Voit is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2013 MLB draft. Voit made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2017. The Yankees acquired Voit from the Cardinals in a trade in 2018.
A first baseman
Even though he’s only been in the majors for about a year, Voit has already shown that he’s a solid first baseman. In 2017, he played in 35 games for the Cardinals, hitting .448/.471/.957 with four home runs in 123 plate appearances. He also played in 15 games for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, hitting .296/.402/.578 with seven home runs.
A former Athletic
Luke Voit was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Missouri State University. He made his Major League debut with the Cardinals in 2017.
On July 28, 2018, Voit was traded to the New York Yankees (along with Giovanny Gallegos andChasen Shreve) in exchange for pitcher Giovanny Gallegos and infielder Tyler Austin.
A .263 hitter
Luke Voit is a professional baseball player who currently plays first base for the New York Yankees. Prior to playing for the Yankees, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals.
Voit was drafted by the Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Missouri State University. He made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2017.
In 2018, he was traded to the Yankees, where he became an everyday starter at first base. In 2019, he hit .263 with 27 home runs and 77 RBIs.
How will this affect the Yankees?
On July 29th, 2018, the Yankees acquired Luke Voit from the Cardinals in a trade. The Yankees gave up Chasen Shreve and Giovanny Gallegos in return. How will this trade affect the Yankees? Let’s take a look.
They will have a new first baseman
The Yankees have agreed to acquire first baseman Luke Voit from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitcher Giovanny Gallegos and infielder Tyler Webb, the team announced on Thursday.
Voit, 27, was a pleasant surprise for the Cardinals last season, hitting .263/.377/.488 with 14 home runs in 96 games. He was especially strong down the stretch, batting .314/.411/.advantage in September. For his career, he’s a .262/.358/.425 hitter in parts of three seasons.
While Voit isn’t a superstar, he’s a solid hitter who should be an upgrade over Greg Bird at first base. The Yankees have been linked to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado this offseason, but it’s unlikely they’ll land either star. Acquiring Voit gives them a solid stopgap until one of those players becomes available.
They will have depth in the bullpen
The Yankees have long been known for their strong bullpen, and this move will only solidify that strength. With Voit now in the fold, the Yankees will have a very strong 1-2-3 punch at the end of games with Aroldis Chapman, Zack Britton, and Voit.
They will have a left-handed bat off the bench
The Yankees have acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos and minor league outfielder Randy Arozarena, the team announced on Saturday.
Voit, 27, hit .263/.358/.466 with 14 home runs and 36 RBIs in 96 games for the Cardinals this season. He provides the Yankees with a left-handed bat off the bench and can play both first base and DH.
Gallegos, 26, was 1-1 with a 3.15 ERA and one save in 28 relief appearances for the Yankees this season. Arozarena, 22, hit .344/.433/.602 with seven home runs and 15 RBIs in 24 games for Double-A Trenton this season.
