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Paul Goldschmidt Set to Boost First-Base Market in 2026

1/28/2026

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Paul Goldschmidt, a former MVP and current free agent, will play in 2026 despite lacking a contract.
Last season for the New York Yankees, he posted a .981 OPS against left-handed pitching, 10 homers.
At 38, he ranks among top first-base options, with Spotrac projecting a one-season deal above $7.1 million.
Other free agents include Rhys Hoskins, Miguel Andújar, Carlos Santana, and Justin Turner, but Goldschmidt strengthens the first-base market.

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Story summary

Paul Goldschmidt, a former MVP and current free agent, will play in 2026 despite lacking a contract.
Last season for the New York Yankees, he posted a .981 OPS against left-handed pitching, 10 homers.
At 38, he ranks among top first-base options, with Spotrac projecting a one-season deal above $7.1 million.
Other free agents include Rhys Hoskins, Miguel Andújar, Carlos Santana, and Justin Turner, but Goldschmidt strengthens the first-base market.