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A former San Diego Padres slugger signed a contract with a professional Japanese baseball team, continuing his playing career overseas. Luke Voit, a first baseman and designated hitter, has been playing baseball in Mexico.

Athletics News / New York Yankees on SI / June 23

Ex-Yankees Slugger, Home Run King Ready For New Gig

Sayonara, Luke Voit. The one-time New York Yankees slugger arrived in Japan Sunday, ready to suit up for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / June 23

Luke Voit, Who Once Led MLB in Home Runs, Officially Arrives in Japan For Next Phase of Career

June 23: Despite reports of this signing more than two weeks ago, Voit just arrived in Japan this weekend. He will play for Rakuten in order to continue his career.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Former Yankees Slugger Signs Overseas for Remainder of 2025 Season

Luke Voit is headed overseas. The former Yankees first baseman has signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball for the remainder of the 2025 season, finalizing a deal that was rumored for weeks.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Former Yankees Home Run Leader Makes Big Career Move

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

Yankees' Former Home Run King Will Play in Japan

Luke Voit, former first baseman and slugger for the New York Yankees, has signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and will make the move from Mexico to Japan.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 2

Former New York Yankees' Slugger and Home Run Champion to Continue Career in Japan

According to reports, former New York Yankees standout Luke Voit is continuing his career in Japan. He will sign with Rakuten after beginning his season in Mexico, where he had 11 home runs and a 1.050 OPS.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 26, 2024

Ex-Yankee First Baseman Granted Release by Mets

Luke Voit has been released by the New York Mets and will return to free agency after failing to make the Mets Opening Day roster. Voit signed a minor league deal with the Mets in February that included an invite to Spring Training.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 26, 2024

Mets Cut Voit, Bickford; One Roster Move Left

Two days before Opening Day, the Mets released first baseman Luke Voit and pitcher Phil Bickford as they continue to trim the Opening Day roster to 26.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28, 2024

Mets release power-hitting first baseman

The Mets have released first baseman Luke Voit, as indicated on his player page at MLB.com.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / February 26, 2024

Former Yankees Slugger Viewed as Mets Opening Day Candidate

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New York Mets News / ESPN / February 20, 2024

Ex-Yankee Voit joins Mets on minor league deal

The Mets have signed former Yankees slugger Luke Voit to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to major league camp.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 19, 2024

Mets Officially Sign Former Yankees' Standout Slugger

It's official, the New York Mets are bringing back big bopper Luke Voit. On Monday, the Mets and Voit came to an agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to big-league spring training.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 18, 2024

Mets Reportedly Sign Ex-Cardinals Slugger To Minor League Deal

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / February 18, 2024

Mets Sign Ex-Yankees Slugger To Minor League Deal Looking To Rebound

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 17, 2024

Mets Moving Towards Agreement With Ex-Yankees Slugger

The New York Mets have their sights set on a position player depth piece with some pop. And it's a familiar face, first baseman/DH Luke Voit, who the Mets are moving towards an agreement with about a minor league deal with an invite to big-league spring training, according to The New York Post's Joel Sherman.