Yankees Bring Back Paul Goldschmidt, Too! What It Means for Ben Rice, Bench
- A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees are working toward a one-year contract, likely for $5 million or less, subject to a physical.
- Paul Goldschmidt, 38, is entering his 16th season as a seven-time All-Star and 2022 National League MVP, with a.997 career fielding percentage tied for fourth among first basemen.
- Midseason, Goldschmidt shifted into a platoon role with Ben Rice starting against right-handers, after slashing.274/.328/.403 with 10 homers and 45 RBIs in 2025.
- The Yankees' offseason has been quiet, with Aaron Boone praising Goldschmidt's leadership and the club re-signing Cody Bellinger and acquiring Ryan Weathers.
- Goldschmidt owns 372 home runs and 1,232 RBIs with a.288/.378/.504 slashline, viewed as nearing a Hall of Fame career, after a tough 2024 and a one-year deal in New York.
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Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt Predicted to Have Surprising Role After Re-Signing
The New York Yankees brought back veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to help bolster their roster.New York signed Goldschmidt to a one-year deal; however, his role with the team will be different than what he had last year. Last season, Goldschmidt was the Yankees’ starting first baseman, but that is unlikely to happen this year, according to insider Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.Instead, Kirschner does expect Ben Rice to get most of the s…
Goldschmidt, Yankees agree to $4 million, 1-year contract
NEW YORK — Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, another move by New York that makes its 2026 roster resemble last year’s team. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A seven-time All-Star and the 2022 NL MVP, the 38-year-old Goldschmidt hit .274 with 10 h…
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