The New York Yankees finished the season with a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series and faced another setback when Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets.
In response, the Yankees made several key acquisitions for 2025, including starting pitcher Max Fried from the Atlanta Braves, relief pitcher Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, and outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs.
Their latest major move was signing first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from the St. Louis Cardinals, who shared his thoughts on joining the prestigious team.
“All the players that have played there spoke very highly about everyone in the organization and the city and the fan base,” Goldschmidt said, via YES Network.
Goldschmidt, a 14-year MLB veteran, began his career in 2011 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he spent eight seasons before joining the St. Louis Cardinals for the last six years.
In 2024, Goldschmidt played 154 games, hitting .245 with 22 home runs, 65 RBIs, and a .716 OPS.
The seven-time All-Star and 2022 NL MVP will provide the Yankees with a seasoned presence in their infield as they aim to return to the World Series.
Goldschmidt has hit at least 10 home runs in every season except two: his rookie year in 2011 and the shortened 2020 season.
With their roster taking shape this offseason, the Yankees are gearing up for another strong push toward the postseason in 2025.
