The New York Yankees are bringing in another veteran hitter this offseason, signing first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal worth $12.5 million, according to multiple reports.
Goldschmidt, the 2022 NL MVP, played the past six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. Before that, he spent eight seasons with the Arizona Diamondback, becoming a consistent starter in his second year.
The seven-time All-Star will be a veteran boost for the Yankees, who are rebuilding after the loss of Juan Soto to the Mets. Goldschmidt will be a force both at the plate and on the field, with the veteran earning four Gold Gloves (2013, 2015, 2017, 2021) and five Silver Sluggers (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) in his 14 year career.
The 37-year-old first baseman finished last season with 22 home runs and a batting average of .245.
Goldschmidt is the second former MVP to join the Yankees in the past week, with the team acquiring 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Even with the loss of Soto, New York was busy this season trading for closer Devin Williams and reliever Fernando Cruz and signing All-Star starting pitcher Max Fried.
