The New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year contract with veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, reportedly worth $4 million with an additional $2 million based on plate appearances. In his first season with the Yankees, Goldschmidt, a seven-time All-Star, batted .274 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI over 146 games. At 38, he is expected to back up Ben Rice and make spot starts against left-handed pitchers in the 2026 season. Goldschmidt, the 2022 National League MVP, has 372 home runs and 1,232 RBI in 15 MLB seasons.
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