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Luke Voit Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With The Brewers

By Nick Deeds | March 25, 2023 at 5:47pm CDT

First baseman Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal with Milwaukee in what Brewers manager Craig Counsell described to reporters (including MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy) as a “procedural move.” Though Voit is no longer with the club, it remains possible that the Brewers re-sign him to a major league deal in the coming days. Until and unless that happens, however, Voit is now free to explore opportunities with other organizations.

Voit’s decision comes on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that Keston Hiura will not make the Opening Day roster in Milwaukee, which seemingly left Voit in prime position to take his place as a slugging right-handed complement to first baseman Rowdy Tellez. While that could still be the ultimate outcome, it won’t happen without Voit having the chance to field opportunities from the other 29 organizations.

Voit stands as one of the better hitters available in the run-up to Opening Day, sporting a career 123 wRC+ highlighted by a 144 wRC+ in 221 games across the 2018-2020 seasons. As he opened the 2022 season with the Padres, Voit was a solid, above-average bat at first base even though he wasn’t reaching the heights of previous seasons, slashing .225/.317/.416 (good for a wRC+ of 110) in 82 games. Unfortunately for Voit, he slashed just .228/.295/.381 (90 wRC+) down the stretch following a trade to the Nationals, leading Washington to non-tender Voit this past winter.

Even after struggling in 53 games for the Nationals last year, however, Voit seems likely to latch onto a major league roster somewhere as a quality, right-handed bat. Aside from the Brewers, the Phillies stand out as a potentially interesting possibility following the loss of first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who suffered a torn ACL last week. Though slugging lefty Darick Hall figures to get the lion’s share of plate appearances at first, Voit could be a right-handed complement to Hall at first base and draw starts at DH, where the Phillies figure to have no set regular until Bryce Harper returns from Tommy John surgery.

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  1. MorriesWigs

    2 months ago

    Phillies?

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    • Gwynning

      2 months ago

      Padre reunion would be peachy keen, don’t think the branches of the tree have enough room though. Phillies might bite, but I understand they like Hall there.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Or back to the Brewers?

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        • Gwynning

          2 months ago

          Likelier outcome, I agree that’s what’s probable, Dream.

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        • Sal Manilla

          2 months ago

          What in the Fu¢k…!!!
          Dump Renfroe for Toilet Paper…
          Drop the awful Keston and let Voit go…???
          Looks like Burnes will to Mets for Escobar and Diaz…
          Woodard to Seattle for Kelnic and Yelich to LA for a Sushi plate…
          I am lashing back to the awful logo and puking…

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        • bronxmac77

          2 months ago

          Are you… okay?

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        • Gwynning

          2 months ago

          He’s got a fever from Salmonella, but he’ll be alright tomorrow.

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        • bronxmac77

          2 months ago

          Salmonella for Sal Manilla? 😮

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    • koz125

      2 months ago

      Son, Hall is better than Voit and has more potential

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      • baseballhistory

        2 months ago

        Hall hasn’t proven that he can be a major league hitter. He struck out way too many times, when he filled in as the dh last year during Harper’s thumb injury. D D is saying what he needs to say. Voit is a proven major league hitter ( when healthy). They are both atrocious defensively at first. I believe D D will sign Voit, and have the option of platooning Hall and Voit.

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        • Samuel

          2 months ago

          It’s funny how every time a team has an injury, posters on here immediately decide they should pick-up a past-his-expiration-date player that is available because the team he last played for can’t even get anything back for him in trade.

          All teams have reserves on the ML roster that can take the spot as well as players in the minors. For most FO’s it’s difficult to cut down to a 26 man roster. There’s no reason to pick up another teams garbage.

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        • libertybell444

          2 months ago

          Agreed. Let both platoon at DH which much get you 30-40 homers in Hoskins absence. I’d move Bohm to 1b and let sosa start at 3rd.

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        • bronxmac77

          2 months ago

          I think Voit, in Citizens’, gets you 30-40 homers all by himself.

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        • Dorothy_Mantooth

          2 months ago

          There’s no doubt that Milwaukee wants him back but I’m willing to guess that they are low-balling him on salary. Voit made the right decision by opting out. He might be able to find a team willing to pay him $3-$4M for 2023 versus Milwaukee who are probably only offering him $1M + incentives. Just a guess on my part but this is something that Milwaukee would certainly do.

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        • Samuel

          2 months ago

          bronxmac77;

          Let’s see……

          Voit was terrible his last few years with the Yankees. He was disappointing in San Diego, and the Nats found a long-term minor leaguer that outplayed him.

          Now he’s going to go to Philly and be a part of a 40 HR platoon?

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        • brewsingblue82

          2 months ago

          @dorothy All the Brewers had to do was select him to the roster before he was able to opt out. Meaning the team and Voit had discussed this, which is why Counsell said it was procedural. Meaning the Brewers would probably be open to him returning but likely also have another player in mind, likely one of their minor league outfielders, they have in mind to take up that roster spot should Voit sign elsewhere instead. Even with a solid spring, it’s highly unlikely Voit gets major money anywhere. It was still spring training after all.

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      • Fever Pitch Guy

        2 months ago

        koz – If Voit stays in Milwaukee he could become the next Gorman Thomas.

        In fact, he may even be the son Thomas never talked about. LOL

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        2 months ago

        I don’t expect much from Hall. I think his potential is a platoon hitter or a power bat off the bench. Voit isn’t much better, but I don’t think Hall is the future.

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        • cpdpoet

          2 months ago

          Hey von, my take is LEAVE Bohm @3b period. Team must see what he has to offer, there is zero in the minors. So let him ride….
          Voit is not any better than what they have…His only role would be that of a part time player until Bryce is back…..But DD knows more than us.
          Let Hall take full-time reigns for the first couple months, taking tough lefties off….then let Realmuto/Harrison(?) take 1b.
          So many posters are playing musical chairs w/ multiple positions here. We all know a few of the fielders have challenges, why exasperate the problem?

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          2 months ago

          Completely agree. Bohm is our 3B. I like the idea of playing Harrison a bit too.

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        • Samuel

          2 months ago

          Von;

          Darick Hall didn’t peak as a player last year at age 26.

          Under DD the Phillies are a development organization, and that includes making players on the ML roster better. They did that last year with at least 3 bullpenners as well as Stott, Vierling, Marsh, Stubbs, Maton, Sosa and others.

          I was sorry they dumped Hall when Harper came back, but I accepted that they wanted the roster spot for a guy that could play multiple positions. Thought the Phillies had given up on him. Happy to see they hadn’t.

          With Nola asking for the moon in his his next contract; expecting Wheeler to do the same in a year; and Boras undoubtedly asking for a one-sided make-good contract for Hoskins next year that will be similar to what Michael Conforto got with the Giants ($18m the first year and a player option for $18 the 2nd); DD has to have some productive players that are still under their 6 years of control and affordable.

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      • RobM

        2 months ago

        Hall’s career slash line in AAA — .242/.334/.465 — doesn’t scream he’s great. Maybe the solution is to have both on the team, assuming they can fit both on the active roster.

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      • DarkSide830

        2 months ago

        Hall 1B and Voit DH is certainly possible. They aren’t mutually exclusive.

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        • Samuel

          2 months ago

          DarkSide830;

          Doubt it. Wrote it yesterday….

          Phillies have 13 position player spots on the roster. They’re not using 2 on platoon 1B/DH’s.

          DD made an interesting comment yesterday about Hall that I didn’t know – that Hall had been working with Kevin Long all offseason in Arizona on his hitting. Long said there had been noticeable improvements.

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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        Son, no he isn’t. Son.

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    • The Krukker

      2 months ago

      Voit is another righty with reverse splits, so he doesn’t make sense for the Phils just like Keston Huira.

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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        Righties with reverse splits are good. Means they actually hit the majority of pitchers better. Luke hit 22 bombs in 60 games just 3 years ago as a Yankee. San Diego was a pitchers’ park (they’ve modified it some) when Luke was there. I think in Philly’s park he might flourish.

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  2. Sliderwitcheese

    2 months ago

    Wow

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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      2 months ago

      Null and Voit, Luke moves on…

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  3. Winslow Leach

    2 months ago

    A vo te for Volt is a vote for ehhhhh never mind wrong article

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  4. kripes-brewers

    2 months ago

    They want his power potential. He’ll be in on a major league deal.

    2
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  5. dvmin98

    2 months ago

    PRELLER…bring Chest Moss home

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    • Gwynning

      2 months ago

      The problem would be the 26 & 40. Love the idea though!

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    • Barelybreathin

      2 months ago

      Nelson Cruz

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      • Gwynning

        2 months ago

        Yuuup

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  6. James Midway

    2 months ago

    I like Voit, I just wish he didn’t strike out so much.

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    • rundmc1981

      2 months ago

      Then he wouldn’t be available.

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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        Gallo’s humor?

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    • CravenMoorehead

      2 months ago

      And hurt as much tbh

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      • minor league guy

        2 months ago

        and could play defense adequately… in fact, if Voit were Mike Trout, that would be dope

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        • expired

          2 months ago

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        • bronxmac77

          2 months ago

          Mike Trout strikes out too much against ex-teammates in meaningless baseball tournaments. Hard pass.

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  7. Codeeg

    2 months ago

    Phillies really should kick the tires here. Not saying they have to, just that their choice has a low OBP in AAA even.

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  8. TomToms

    2 months ago

    Phillies should go get him. Then beat out Milwaukee by 1 game to make the platoffs again, while Milwaukee wonders “what happened” again.

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  9. TrillionaireTeamOperator

    2 months ago

    Pirates or Phillies should pick him up for a 1 year/$3M major league deal w/ a $1.5M buyout on a $7M option.

    1
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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Pirates look full at 1b dh.

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      • Gwynning's Anal Lover

        2 months ago

        It would be a good fit so they can have a five man rotation at 1b. Seriously, the Reds or Phillies would be a better match considering. Or at least temporary.

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  10. NYMETSHEA

    2 months ago

    Mets should drop Darin Ruf and give Luke Voit a shot.

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    • MorriesWigs

      2 months ago

      Not with Vientos in the mix.

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      • EasternLeagueVeteran

        2 months ago

        I would dump Ruf for Vientos right now. Vientos deserves a look see for some regular at bats at DH just to see whether he is an MLB ready hitter, but he won’t get them. With Baty and Alonso, he won’t get playing time in the field. And not sure what another year at AAA accomplishes for that kid. Has seemed for a while to be the prospect most likely to be traded, at least in a package. So ditch Ruf and DH Vientos against lefties.

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      • NMK 2

        2 months ago

        Vientos is not in the mix currently; neither is Baty. If they’re not letting the kids play, definitely swap Ruf for Voit. I expect to see Baty in Queens for a significant portion of 2023 though.

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    • expired

      2 months ago

      I don’t think the Mets need him on their roster what with all the at-or-near-MLB-ready hitting prospects they have; however, they should create a new coaching position for Steve Austin so he could do a “Stone Cold” Beer Bash every time the Mets hit a home run.

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        2 months ago

        I like the apple, but no one would complain about this.

        1
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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        Does Bernie Brewer still do his HR slide?

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        • expired

          2 months ago

          Yes but he no longer slides into a giant beer mug like he did at the old County Stadium.

          “Get up, get up, get outta here, GONE!!”

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Give up Ruf after trading Davis and 3 prospects for him so he can be a weak platoon with Vogey?

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  11. eddiemathews

    2 months ago

    Counsell is usually a straight shooter. My guess is he’s a Brewer.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Someone read the article.

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  12. TomToms

    2 months ago

    I hope your right Eddie

    1
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  13. jints1

    2 months ago

    Giants?

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    • Kapler's Coconut Oil

      2 months ago

      In what ways would that make sense?

      Reply
  14. Doug

    2 months ago

    Definitely Philly bound.

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  15. Hello, Newman

    2 months ago

    Just drivin’ around in Luuk Voit’s car

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    • expired

      2 months ago

      Luke Voit bit you? What is he, a vampire?

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      • jbeerj

        2 months ago

        Check the pencil!

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  16. retired/advisory role

    2 months ago

    What the eff is wRC+?

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Isn’t that the meaningless tournament that put half of all mlb players on the IL?

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      • retired/advisory role

        2 months ago

        Could be.

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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        @YourDreamGM
        That would be a wRC-.

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      • bronxmac77

        2 months ago

        Imagine the Chicago Cub-neighbors snatch Luke up and he hits 45 bombs.

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        • bronxmac77

          2 months ago

          Imagine the Chicago Cub pick up Luke up and he hits 45 bombs.

          Reply
  17. expired

    2 months ago

    LOLPhillthies go and get him!!!

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    • PhilsPhan

      2 months ago

      You must have a sad life, little man. Everyone laughs at you in real life so you need to come comment on message boards to feel worthwhile. Sad.

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  18. chuck123

    2 months ago

    Fun guy to have on team – Milwaukee should keep him

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  19. jgus828

    2 months ago

    Phillies, coming from a Brewers fan, is a great fit. Way to go Brewers!

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  20. Crew2011

    2 months ago

    Head scratcher for sure. Thought Voit was a lock with Hiura dfa. Did Brewers really just let him audition for other teams for an extra week??? Awfully sweet of them. Should have been giving Brian Anderson that time at first.

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  21. GooseGoslinGuy

    2 months ago

    Just wanted to say how much I love MLBTR and the posting function. It’s the last of a dying breed of places where smart fans can exercise their First Amendment rights without fear that some hyper-sensitive candy-ass admin is going to shut them down. Remember when ESPN used to let you post? Now, they don’t want to know what you think. Great discussion… and on Luke Voit!!

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    • bleedinblue 2

      2 months ago

      First Amendment does not apply to these boards unless you are saying something about the government for some reason.

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