ESPN: The Yankees and MLB sensational baseman agree to a $12.5 million, one-year deal.
The New York Yankees and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt signed a $12.5 million, one-year contract on Monday.
On December 21, Goldschmidt’s contract was agreed to, provided that a satisfactory physical was conducted.
After left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams, and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger, he became the Yankees’ fourth major addition since Juan Soto left for the New York Mets. Goldschmidt’s arrival probably means Bellinger will play outfield most of the time.
Along with fellow Yankees MVPs Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Bellinger, the right-handed Goldschmidt is a seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and the 2022 NL MVP. After signing a five-year, $130 million contract with St. Louis, Goldschmidt was free to sign with any team.
He slumped to a career low with the Cardinals during his final six seasons after spending his first eight with Arizona.With 22 home runs and 65 RBIs, he had a 245 batting average the previous season. Late in the season, he turned things around, hitting.283 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs starting on July 28.
With 362 home runs and 1,187 RBIs, he has a career batting average of.289 while playing with the Diamondbacks from 2011 to 2018 and the Cardinals from 2019 to 24. In 2022, Goldschmidt batted.317 with 115 RBIs, 35 home runs, and a.981 OPS.
There are no left-handed relievers on New York’s 40-man roster, so the team may still be searching for a third baseman.
