The New York Yankees have expressed interest in this former MVP.
The New York Yankees' roster seemed pretty much set after re-signing Cody Bellinger, at least in terms of position players.
But is it possible the Yankees could make one more tweak?
One area in which New York could still use some help is at first base. Not because Ben Rice can't get the job done, but because the Yankees don't really a true backup option at the position.
This past year, New York rolled with Rice and Paul Goldschmidt at first base, and it appears the Yanks are intrigued by the idea of running it back.
Jack Curry of YES Network has reported that the Yankees are interested in retaining Goldschmidt, who is still available on the free-agent market after having inked a one-year deal with the Bronx Bombers last winter.
Goldschmidt slashed .274/.328/.403 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI over 534 plate appearances in 2025, mashing lefties to the tune of a .981 OPS.
With Rice being a lefty hitter himself, New York could definitely afford to add a platoon option, and Goldschmidt could ultimately be the best one remaining.
Paul Goldschmidt. Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images.The 38-year-old spent the first 14 years of his career in the National League between 2011 and 2024, spending eight seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and then six years with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Overall, Goldschmidt's best run came with the Diamondbacks, but he did win an MVP award with the Cardinals in 2022 courtesy of slashing .317/.404/.578 with 35 homers and 115 RBI across 651 trips to the dish.
The Wilmington, De. native is also a four-time Gold Glove award winner, although he has exhibited a rather significant defensive decline over the last couple of years.
Should the Yankees reunite with Goldschmidt, it would definitely complicate things as far as their bench is concerned. They already re-signed Amed Rosario, and Oswaldo Cabrera is expected to return in 2026.
Not only that, but Jose Caballero will likely return to a super utility role once Anthony Volpe returns from shoulder surgery, so New York's infield would certainly be rather crowded if Goldschmidt does, in fact, come back for another year.
Regardless, the idea of bringing Goldschmidt back to provide some support for Rice — and to give the lineup some more oomph against left-handers — is absolutely not the worst idea in the world.
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