Breaking news: The Yankees announce the return of former MVP first baseman in 2025.
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt, the 2022 NL MVP, to a one-year contract to cover their first baseman void. A good second half with the St. Louis Cardinals last season provides optimism that the 37-year-old first baseman may regain some of his All-Star form, even though he is not the same player he once was.
Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt might have a revival in 2025 Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer mentioned Goldschmidt as a player who can see his career be revived with a new team in 2025. He noted the transition to playing home games at Yankee Stadium as a significant component for a potential good season.
Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt might have a revival in 2025 Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer mentioned Goldschmidt as a player who can see his career be revived with a new team in 2025. He noted the transition to playing home games at Yankee Stadium as a significant component for a potential good season.
Real warning indicators are there, such as a high strikeout percentage and decreased efficiency versus the fastball. One’s eyes are constantly drawn to his age by such things. However, if Goldschmidt had been a Yankee in 2024, he would have also hit 25 home runs. Perhaps that’s a slight improvement, but it might underestimate how well he fits in at Yankee Stadium,” Rymer noted.
Goldschmidt’s 22 home runs and.245 batting average from the previous season are both glaring indicators of his deterioration. Age is a major factor in that, which is perhaps why the Yankees only signed a one-year contract with him.
The Yankees might get big value out of Goldschmidt in 2025
However, there is huge boom-or-bust potential with Goldschmidt because of his track record. The former MVP is also a seven-time All-Star with a lifetime batting average of .289, and up until last season was one of the top hitting first basemen in baseball.
The Yankees’ decision to use a 37-year-old who is in decline as their primary first baseman is undoubtedly risky. Goldschmidt will also need to have a significant impact in order to help New York make another long run to the playoffs because they don’t have much insurance at the position after him.
The Yankees will need Goldschmidt to perform more like his MVP form from the previous season since New York lost Juan Soto to the Mets in free agency. His performance might determine whether the Yankees are a decent team or a great club in 2025.
