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Paul Goldschmidt Says He Plans to Play in 2026 After Yankees Exit

Analysts expect short-term, platoon-focused offers following his reduced role behind Ben Rice.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: A view of a Arizona Diamondbacks baseball cap in the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees stands at bat during the firs inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Goldschmidt, 38, will enter free agency after completing a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the Yankees.
  • He delivered roughly league-average production in 2025 (.274/.328/.403, 10 HR, 45 RBI; 103 wRC+).
  • His playing time diminished as Ben Rice took more starts, and he opened just two of six postseason games.
  • Several outlets project one-year deals with a likely platoon fit given his .336/.411/.570 performance against left-handed pitching.
  • A columnist has predicted a return to the Diamondbacks, though that remains speculative with no agreement announced.