The New York Yankees were unable to re-sign outfielder Juan Soto, but general manager Brian Cashman has made several roster moves in response. Could first baseman Paul Goldschmidt be next on his radar? The Yankees have already secured starting pitcher Max Fried with a $218 million contract and made trades for closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. While initial reports suggested Bellinger would play center field, his primary position is still undecided. If Bellinger takes center field and Aaron Judge shifts to right, Cashman may focus on improving the infield. First base has been a major issue for the Yankees, who had one of the worst collective WARs at the position in 2024, according to FanGraphs.
New York has been connected to free agents Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, but Goldschmidt could be an appealing option for a short-term deal. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand noted Goldschmidt, the 2022 NL MVP, as a potential target following the Bellinger trade. With Bellinger’s $27.5 million salary for 2025 (partially covered by the Cubs), the Yankees might consider lower-cost options like Goldschmidt, alongside Carlos Santana and Walker. Spotrac predicts a one-year, $12.3 million contract for Goldschmidt, who hit .716 OPS with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs in 2024.
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