Mets cut Luke Voit after he failed to make Opening Day roster

Luke Voit did not crack the Mets' roster and now is out of the organization. The Mets released the veteran first baseman, enabling Voit to become a free agent before the season starts and after a statistically poor spring from Voit. The 33-year-old went 4-for-34 (.118) with a home run, three walks and 14 strikeouts in the Grapefruit League, a minor league signing who was unable to win a major league job. The Mets released Luke Voit after a rough spring. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post J.D. Martinez was signed to be the designated hitter (once ready) and Zack Short and Joey Wendle will be backup infielders. At the moment, D.J. Stewart projects as the Opening Day DH and was brought to New York with