Paul Goldschmidt Signs with New York Yankees

Paul Goldschmidt, a former NL MVP, has signed a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, seeking to rebound from a challenging 2024 season where he had a career-low .245 batting average. Goldschmidt, who previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals, expressed his determination to prove he can still perform at a high level after a difficult first half of the last season, where he struggled significantly. He showed improvement in the latter part of the season, finishing with a .799 OPS after making mechanical adjustments to his swing. The Yankees, coming off a World Series loss, are banking on Goldschmidt's experience to fill the gap left by Juan Soto's departure. Joining a lineup that includes other MVPs like Aaron Judge, Goldschmidt is excited about the energetic atmosphere at Yankee Stadium. His career stats boast a .289 batting average and 362 home runs, and he aims to leverage his recent learnings to enhance his performance in 2025.