The New York Yankees are primarily operating again their 2025 roster. One other a part of that group may very well be on the way in which 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 few return to the Bronx. Nevertheless, the Yankees are taking a look at 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. Nevertheless, Goldschmidt nonetheless hit left-handed pitching well, posting a .336/.411/.570 batting line with seven homers and 14 doubles in 168 plate appearances towards southpaws.
Paul Goldschmidt would assist steadiness lefty-heavy Yankees lineup
Because it at the moment stands, the Yankees are projected to have solely three right-handed hitters — outfielder Aaron Choose, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and shortstop Jose Caballero — within the lineup. Common supervisor Brian Cashman previously acknowledged that could be a potential situation 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 possibility is already on the roster.
Goldschmidt would assist alleviate a few of that drawback. He could be a super platoon possibility alongside Rice whereas giving the Yankees a strong possibility as a pinch hitter. Having Goldschmidt on the roster may 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 function. He had mentioned that he intends to play in 2026 however there have been few experiences of every other groups outside of the Diamondbacks. The Yankees and Goldschmidt could also be the perfect choices for each other.
