This offseason has been a slow one for a lot of the older, more inconsistent, or limited players. Some quality players are still free agents, including a former New York Yankees slugger.
Paul Goldschmidt is still unsigned, despite the 38-year-old veteran being a quality bench bat or platoon hitter. Some team will have a use for Goldschmidt, but he's yet to sign.
According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, the free agency update for Goldschmidt doesn't reveal a lot, but it does make things clear on his wish for the 2026 season.
Yankees get free agent update on Paul Goldschmidt
"Paul Goldschmidt, 38, is preparing to play in 2026 despite not having a contract yet," Morosi said. "Goldschmidt posted a.981 OPS against left-handed pitching for the Yankees last season."
The veteran first baseman isn't signed yet, and might not be for some time. But, for any team that has interest, Goldschmidt will be ready to go right away.
While there might be younger, better options in the trade or free agent market, Goldschmidt is a great platoon option for a team looking for some extra offense this winter.
The former MVP, seven-time All-Star, and four-time Gold Glove award winner is a great first base option for a team looking to add a platoon bat who mashes left-handed pitching.
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A lefty-hitting first baseman would be paired nicely with Goldschmidt this offseason, and there are a few teams that might come around to the former Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks star as an option.
With little action or news on Goldschmidt, it's hard to tell who is in and out on the veteran infielder.
As Morosi notes, he had a strong.981 OPS against left-handed pitching last year for the Yankees. Overall, he had a.731 OPS and a.274 batting average for the Yankees last year.
Finding a player with the experience of Goldschmidt, who can still be a solid hitter, isn't easy to come by. Some team will end up bringing him in; the only question is who and when. Goldschmidt is ready for the opportunity and waits to find his new team.
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