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Paul Goldschmidt Preparing to Play in 2026 Despite Being Unsigned

New York is poised to hand first base to Ben Rice, leaving the veteran to await interest elsewhere.

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Sep 30, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) follows through on a single against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning of game one of the Wildcard round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the 38-year-old is training for 2026 without a contract in place.
  • A return to the Yankees is viewed as unlikely as the club plans to start Ben Rice at first base.
  • Goldschmidt logged 146 games for New York in 2025 with a .274 average, 10 home runs, 45 RBIs and a .731 OPS.
  • He produced a .981 OPS against left-handed pitching last season, profiling as a platoon or bench bat.
  • Market chatter has linked him to the Mets or a possible Diamondbacks reunion, but no offers have been reported as spring training approaches.