The New York Yankees are primarily working again their 2025 roster. One other a part of that crew may very well be on the best way again to the Bronx.
Throughout Tuesday’s episode of Yankees Scorching Range, YES Network’s Jack Curry reported that the Yankees have had discussions with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt a couple of return to the Bronx. Nonetheless, the Yankees are Goldschmidt, 38, as a platoon participant to pair with Ben Rice at first.
Goldschmidt had a middling season with the Yankees in 2025. He posted a .274/.328/.403 batting line in his 534 plate appearances, hitting 10 homers and 31 doubles. Nonetheless, Goldschmidt nonetheless hit left-handed pitching well, posting a .336/.411/.570 batting line with seven homers and 14 doubles in 168 plate appearances in opposition to southpaws.
Paul Goldschmidt would assist steadiness lefty-heavy Yankees lineup
Because it presently stands, the Yankees are projected to have solely three right-handed hitters — outfielder Aaron Decide, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and shortstop Jose Caballero — within the lineup. Common supervisor Brian Cashman previously acknowledged that could be a potential problem for the Yankees, however he additionally said that the Yankees wouldn’t make a commerce for a right-handed hitter if a greater left-handed choice is already on the roster.
Goldschmidt would assist alleviate a few of that drawback. He can be a super platoon choice alongside Rice whereas giving the Yankees a stable choice as a pinch hitter. Having Goldschmidt on the roster might additionally permit Rice to spend a while behind the plate, particularly if Austin Wells is unable to get again on monitor offensively.
The query is whether or not or not Goldschmidt would settle for a decreased position. He had mentioned that he intends to play in 2026 however there have been few reviews of another groups outside of the Diamondbacks. The Yankees and Goldschmidt could also be one of the best choices for each other.
