The Yankees have been searching for some reliability at first base for the past two seasons, and they’re hoping Paul Goldschmidt is the answer. Bringing him in on a $12.5 million deal is a calculated gamble, especially given his dip in production last year. But if there’s one thing Goldschmidt has proven throughout his career, it’s that he shows up.
A Risk Worth Taking
At 37, Goldschmidt isn’t the force he was when he won the National League MVP in 2022. Those days of slugging his way to a .981 OPS feel a bit distant after a 2024 season where he hit .