Paul Goldschmidt Joins Yankees on One-Year Deal

The 37-year-old first baseman looks to rebound from a challenging 2024 season and contribute to a Yankees team with championship aspirations.

Paul Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the New York Yankees after a career-low 2024 season with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The seven-time All-Star and former NL MVP seeks to improve on his .245/.302/.414 slash line from last year, citing late-season adjustments as a foundation for improvement.
Goldschmidt replaces Anthony Rizzo at first base, providing a defensive upgrade and addressing a position that was the Yankees' weakest offensively in 2024.
He joins a Yankees roster featuring four former MVPs, including Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger, as the team aims to return to the World Series after losing to the Dodgers in 2024.
Goldschmidt expressed excitement about playing in Yankee Stadium and alongside Judge, whom he has previously worked with to refine his hitting approach.