The Yankees are, indeed, running it back as the team is reportedly re-signing first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

According to multiple reports, the deal is for one year.

There have been rumblings of a reunion between Goldschmidt and the Bronx for the past few weeks. Goldschmidt, who started the majority of the games at first base last season, will likely defer to youngster Ben Rice in 2026. However, the Yankees saw the value in bringing in Goldschmidt as a late-game defensive replacement and his penchant for hitting left-handed pitchers.

Goldschmidt's first year in the Bronx started off great. While his power numbers were down, the former NL MVP was hitting .356 entering May. He maintained his .300 average through most of June before his production began to taper off. Despite that, Goldschmidt still had a very good 2025, slashing .274/.328/.403 with an OPS of .731, 10 home runs, 45 RBI across 146 games.

He also gave the Yankees a defensive stalwart at first.

While the money figures have not been disclosed, Joel Sherman of the NY Post reports that Goldschmidt had opportunities to make more money for another team, but wanted to return to the Yankees.

The Goldschmidt acquisition is just another in an offseason full of re-signings by GM Brian Cashman. In addition to Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham accepted his qualifying offer, while the Yankees picked up Tim Hill's option and re-signed Ryan Yarbrough, Paul Blackburn, Amed Rosario and Cody Bellinger, all of whom were on the team last season.

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