The New York Yankees and veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are finalizing a one-year contract, according to ESPN.com.
No financial terms were disclosed, but the New York Post reports the deal is worth $4 million and Goldschmidt can earn an extra $2 million based on plate appearances.
In Goldschmidt’s first season in pinstripes, the seven-time All-Star hit.274 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI in 146 games.
For the 2026 season, the 38-year-old Goldschmidt is expected to back up Ben Rice at first base and get spot starts, especially against left-handed pitchers.
The Yankees were especially quiet during the free agent period, resigning a half-dozen players from last year’s squad, instead making a splash by bringing in a big name from another team.
Goldschmidt, the 2022 National League MVP and a four-time Gold Glove winner, has also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals during his career. He has 372 home runs and 1232 RBI in 15 major league seasons.
