Luke Voit splits with Mets in seek for MLB probability

The brand new-look Mets can’t use Luke Voit’s companies, apparently.

After mashing in Triple-A Syracuse, Voit has been granted his launch by the group in hopes of catching on with a brand new workforce with an opportunity at a call-up, The Publish’s Mike Puma confirms.

Voit hit .264 with 14 house runs and 35 RBIs in 37 video games for the Syracuse Mets, usually working because the muscle within the lineup behind prime prospect Ronny Mauricio.

The ex-Yankee by no means performed a recreation for the big-league Mets however his time with Syracuse is finest recognized for his bizarre sleeveless jersey that he wore at the start of July when he belted a homer to left subject.

“Who wants shirts?” Syracuse Mets announcer Michael Tricarico stated. “When you could have weapons that good, you would possibly as nicely showcase.”

Voit, 32, probably is trying to hook up with a playoff contender as he seems to revitalize his profession.

The Mets traded away aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander on the deadline, signaling a retreat from a last-ditch playoff push.

Voit led all of baseball with 22 house runs in a COVID shortened 2020 season with the Yankees in simply 56 video games.