How Did Luke Voit Feel When New York Traded For Anthony Rizzo On July 29, 2021?

For four seasons Luke Voit has been the first baseman for New York!

Why?

On July 27, 2018 traded Chasen Shreve and Giovanny Gallegos to the St. Louis Cardinals for Luke Voit, bonus pool money.

In his inaugural season with New York in 2018 Luke Voit played in 39 games , 132 at bats, contributed 28 runs, 44 hits , 14 home runs , 33 runs batted in and had a batting of 233. In his second season with New York in 2019 Luke Voit played in 118 games, had 429 at bats, contributed 72 runs , 113 hits , 21 home runs, 62 runs batted in and had a batting average of 263. In 2020 Luke Voit played in 56 games, had 213 at bats , contributed 41 runs, 59 hits , 52 runs batted in and had a batting average of 277. In 2021 so far Luke Voit has played in 36 games, had 137 at bats , contributed 16, runs , 32 hits , 17 runs batted in and has batting average of 234.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/luke-voit-572228

On July 16, 2021 Luke Voit was placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee.

“according to an article by Matt Snyder on cbssports.com”

At July 31, Deadline because Luke Voit’s injury New York traded for for first baseman Anthony Rizzo!

Anthony Rizzo who is a first baseman played nine full seasons with the Chicago Cubs who are a member of the National League Central and part of a tenth season!

When?

2012-2021!

In his inaugural season in 2012 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 87 games, had 337 at bats, contributed 44 runs, 96 hits , 15 home runs 48 runs batted in and had a batting average of 285.

In his second season in 2013 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games , had 606 at bats contributed 71 runs, 141 hits , 23 home runs, 80 runs batted in and had a batting average of 233.

In third season in 2014 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 140 games , had 524 at bats, contributed 89 runs , 150 hits, 32 home runs and had a batting average of 286.

In his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games, had 586 at bats , contributed 94 runs, 163 hits , 31 home runs , 101 runs batted in and a batting average of 278.

In his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs in in 2016 Anthony Rizzo played in 155 games, had 583 at bats , contributed 94 runs , 170 hits , 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 292.

In his sixth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2017 Anthony Rizzo played in 157 games, had 572 at bats , contributed 99 runs, 156 hits 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 273.

In his seventh season with the Chicago Cubs in 2018 Anthony Rizzo played in 153 games , had 566 at bats contributed 74 runs , 160 hits , 25 home runs, 101 runs batted in and was apart of the Chicago Cubs World Series team that snapped their 108 years with a World Series Championship as the Chicago Cubs topped Cleveland in game seven of the World Series by a score of 8-7.

In 2019 Anthony Rizzo played in 146 games , had 512 at bats , contributed 89 runs , 150 hits , 27 home runs, 94 runs batted in and had a batting average of 293.

In 2020 in the short 60 game season Anthony Rizzo played in 58 games, had 203 at bats , contributed 26 runs , 45 hits ,11 home runs , 24 runs batted in and had a batting average of 222.

This season Anthony Rizzo played in 92 games , had 323 at bats, contributed 41 runs , 80 hits , 14 home runs , 40 runs batted in and has a batting average of 248.

Anthony Rizzo wouldn’t stay with the Chicago Cubs!

Why?

Because he would get traded to New York!

Anthony Rizzo had this to say about being traded to New York!

I think this is a great opportunity and i’m really fortunate to be going to the New York Yankees .

It’s the No.1 sports franchise in the world . It’s going to be a fun ride. I can’t wait to get there and just try to settle in as fast as I can.

“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on Twitter”

Luke Voit was in a bad place mentally when the trade first happened on July 29, 2021!

Why?

Luke Voit had this say!

When it first happened … I was very frustrated," Voit said, according to Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media. "I was in a bad place mentally."

I've done so much for this organization and obviously I didn't think (the Yankees trading for a first baseman) was a possibility, but that's what happens when you've only played 30 games by the deadline," Voit said. "And obviously, we've been a righty-dominant lineup, so I understand it. It's the business part of it."

Lately, Anthony Rizzo hasn’t been play first base for New York!

Why?

Because tested positive for the coronavirus on August 8, 2021!

When Anthony Rizzo does return where is Luke Voit going to play and how much is he going to play?

Luke Voit will likely move into a lesser role!

Luke Voit had this to say about that!

It’s probably something I'll get talked to about," Voit said. "I’m sure Rizzo will be back sometime this week, whenever he's feeling healthy again. We'll see. I came up (with St. Louis) as a pinch hitter, so I'm pretty capable of doing a really good job doing that. Maybe with Giancarlo (Stanton) playing outfield more, it opens up the DH spot for me. There (are) a lot of moving parts and you don't know what can happen. You don't want injuries and stuff to happen."

“according to an article by Bryan Mcwilliam on the score.com”

Until Anthony Rizzo is able to return to the diamond and play first base Luke Voit is New York’s first baseman!