The New York Yankees have brought in a new first baseman in Paul Goldschmidt on a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
, the Yankees had been aggressively pursuing Goldschmidt all week before a deal ultimately came to fruition.
, "With first baseman Christian Walker off the free-agent market after agreeing to sign with the Astros, the Yankees’ interest in adding veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is rapidly increasing, sources told MLB.com on Friday." "Paul Goldschmidt expected to choose a team soon. Yankees are interested. Other potential fits include AZ SF SEA and NYM. Pluses: Solid 2nd half of 2024 after uncharacteristic start, excellent overall résumé, great in clubhouse, very short term," Heyman wrote.
He also had a strong second half, slashing .271/.319/.480 with a .799 OPS, nine home runs and 28 RBI. In his final 30 games, Goldschmidt slashed .330/.370/.550 with a .920 OPS. The 37-year-old hit left-handed pitching well with a .295 average and .839 OPS in 2024.
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