Mets slugging first baseman opts for free agency

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets Luke Voit experiment has come to an end. According to Mike Mayer of Mesmerized, Voit has opted out of his contract to pursue opportunities with other teams.

Voit’s baseball journey so far

Voit’s major league journey started in 2013 when the St. Louis Cardinals took him in the 22nd round of the MLB draft. He spent four years in the minor leagues before being called up on June 25, 2017. After being called up, Voit played 62 games, hitting .246 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.

In 2018 the Missouri native spent most of the first half in the minor leagues before being dealt alongside bonus pool money to the New York Yankees. The Yankees gave him a chance…