SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
LUKE VOIT
Yankees' slugger Luke Voit on injured list TORONTO - The New York Yankees put first baseman Luke Voit on the injured list Thursday afternoon ahead of a critical three-game series fina...
Yankees put Voit on IL with sore left knee, recall RHP Abreu
The New York Yankees have placed slugger Luke Voit on the 10-day injured list with a sore left kneeSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Voit was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Voit was removed from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays due to a knee injury that will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. The 30-year-old appeared in 68 games this year and slashed .239/.328/.437 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and 26 runs. It's not yet clear if he could return if the Yankees advance to the ALDS.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Voit (knee) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Voit sustained a right knee injury in Wednesday's loss to Toronto, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Thursday. Anthony Rizzo will start at first base while Gary Sanchez serves as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing knee issue Voit suffered a right knee injury during Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact Voit struck out in his pinch-hit appearance Wednesday, but he picked up the knee injury running to first base on a dropped third strike. The 30-year-old is receiving treatment and should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette homers twice, Blue Jays top Yanks 6-5, tighten race
Bo Bichette homered twice, including a tiebreaking drive off Clay Holmes in the eighth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Yankees 6-5, tightened the AL wild-card rac...SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep Saturday Voit went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 11-3 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Voit swatted his 11th homer of the season in the eighth inning, connecting off Justin Garza to round out the scoring. Playing time has been sporadic for Voit since the Yankees acquired veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs, but Voit has shown some signs of life at the plate over his last three games, reaching base five times with a pair of homers and three walks.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez error leads to 7-run inning, Indians drop Yanks 11-3
Gary Sánchez failed to catch a foul popup that led to a seven-run fifth inning capped by Andrés Giménez's three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Yankees 11-3 to dro...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats homer Tuesday Voit went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 7-2 win against Baltimore on Tuesday.
Impact Voit joined the Yankees' power barrage against Orioles pitching, as his third-inning solo shot was one of five long balls hit by the team in the win. It was just the second home run this month for the first baseman, though that is partly due to dwindling playing time thanks to a mostly healthy offensive lineup. Still, it's worth noting that Voit blasted 22 homers in 213 at-bats during the shortened 2020 campaign but has just 10 in 201 at-bats this season.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Judge starts 5-HR barrage to back Cole, Yanks beat O's 7-2
Aaron Judge started a five-homer barrage that backed Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 to win consecutive games for the first time since Sept. 1...SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversary
Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for third straight Voit is not starting Friday against the Mets.
Impact The slugger was absent from the starting nine in the previous two games, and now it becomes even harder to work him into the lineup without a DH in the NL park. Nonetheless, he has a strong chance to appear in the game off the bench and could draw a start at first base later in the series.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mashes pinch-hit homer Voit hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's 6-4 loss to Toronto.
Impact The 30-year-old pinch hit for Tyler Wade in the ninth inning and went back-to-back with Gary Sanchez, but that only got the Yankees back within two runs. Voit hadn't hit a homer since Aug. 27, although he's received just 26 at-bats across 11 games in that time. Playing time will likely be hard to come by for Voit despite his solid .253/.333/.442 slash line in 213 plate appearances. With Anthony Rizzo manning first base and Giancarlo Stanton alternating between right field and designated hitter frequently, Voit's been limited to a part-time role in the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jays beat Yanks for 8th straight, 1/2 game back in wild card
Bo Bichette thumped a leadoff homer in the first inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 42nd homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays held...SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still not starting Voit isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact The 30-year-old will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games since Giancarlo Stanton will serve as the designated hitter. Voit has gone 1-for-14 with a run, a walk and six strikeouts across his last six appearances.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Wednesday Voit is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact With Giancarlo Stanton occupying the designated hitter spot rather than right field, Voit will head to the bench for the second time in the series. Voit looks to be fighting Brett Gardner for one spot in the Yankees' everyday lineup.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Monday Voit is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Voit is no longer a full-time player for the Yankees with Anthony Rizzo taking over primary duties at first base, but the former still looks to be locked into a near-everyday role at designated hitter. However, with the Yankees giving Giancarlo Stanton a break from outfield duties and having him serve as a DH in Monday's series opener, Voit will be forced to the bench as a result.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O's lose no-hit bid vs Yanks on bobbled infield grounder
Pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres broke up Baltimore’s no-hit bid with an infield single that bounced off the glove of second baseman Jahmai Jones with one out in the seventh inningSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riding pine Saturday Voit is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Last season's home-run leader is now a part-time player after the Yankees brought in both Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo at the trade deadline. Voit has logged only 21 at-bats since Aug. 22, collecting four hits, including two for extra bases (one homer), while striking out 11 times. He has a .779 OPS in 52 games so far this year.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Cole fans 15, Yankees beat Angels 4-1 to end skid
The New York Yankees snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Tuesday Voit is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.
Impact Voit finds himself on the bench for the second straight day after being in the starting nine for the previous three games. Brett Gardner will again start in the outfield while Giancarlo Stanton serves as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2020 studs a year later: How Randy Arozarena, Luke Voit and more have followed up their breakout seasons Al Melchior checks in on 2020 breakouts Randy Arozarena, Luke Voit, among others, to see reassess their long-term fantasy baseball outlook.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Putting the 2020 breakouts of Randy Arozarena, Luke Voit and two other hitters in perspective Al Melchior checks in on 2020 breakouts Randy Arozarena, Luke Voit, among others, to see reassess their long-term fantasy baseball outlook.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not starting Monday Voit is out of the lineup Monday against the Angels.
Impact Voit started the past three games and will take a seat after going 2-for-11 with a solo homer and six strikeouts in that stretch. Giancarlo Stanton will serve as the designated hitter while Brett Gardner joins the outfield mix Monday.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts again, may get more DH work Voit will start at first base and bat fifth Sunday against the Athletics.
Impact Voit's rest-of-season outlook appeared to take a significant hit when the Yankees acquired another established everyday first baseman in Anthony Rizzo on July 29, but the former will close out the weekend with three consecutive starts. Though he'll displace the slumping Rizzo at first base Sunday, the designated-hitter spot looks like it'll be Voit's ticket to holding down a semi-regular role in the lineup. Though Giancarlo Stanton has occupied the DH spot for the majority of the season, manager Aaron Boone has increased Stanton's exposure to the outfield of late in an effort for the Yankees to trot out all of their top hitters. Stanton started in right field both of the past two games, allowing Voit to get a pair of turns at DH.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
