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Paul Goldschmidt Defers Retirement Decision Until Offseason as Free Agency Nears

Teams are expected to view the 38-year-old as a platoon option rather than a Yankees re-signing.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 15: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees in the dugout prior to the MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 15, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Goldschmidt said he will decide on retirement after the season, keeping his future open as he hits free agency.
  • Reporting indicates the Yankees are unlikely to bring him back for 2026.
  • His usage has shifted primarily to facing left-handed pitching, and he has recorded career lows with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs.
  • After opening with a .338 average and .889 OPS over 57 games, he hit .230 with a .626 OPS across his next 83, though he posted a 1.020 OPS against lefties.
  • New York is leaning toward younger first-base options such as Ben Rice and is prioritizing re-signing Cody Bellinger.