Paul Goldschmidt

Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the New York Yankees according to Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Goldschmidt returns after being utilized as part of a platoon with Ben Rice mostly against left-handed pitching, in which the veteran posted a .336 batting average against last season. Fantasy managers can expect a similar role for Goldschmidt this upcoming season.

The Yankees have expressed interest in re-signing Paul Goldschmidt.

Fantasy Impact

The market has been quiet for Goldschmidt with the Yankees expressing interest. It sounds like they could get a deal done ahead of spring training.

Paul Goldschmidt underwent an MRI on a nagging left knee injury on Sunday, which did not show any structural damage.

Fantasy Impact

Goldschmidt sustained a low-grade knee sprain on August 12, and the injury appears to be a continued issue. He was out of the lineup on Sunday but is not expected to need a stint on the injured list. He will continue to share first base duties with Ben Rice.

Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Yankees’ 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Goldschmidt picked up his 121st hit and 69th run scored of the season, maintaining a .284 average and .336 OBP across 426 at-bats. He remains a reliable option across all standard formats.

Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt likely won't require an injury stint due to his knee injury.

Fantasy Impact

Goldschmidt was injured on a pop-up on Thursday and, while he is not in Friday's starting lineup, he hopes to be available off the bench for Friday's series opener against the Cardinals. The former Cardinal has hit .276 with 10 homers, five stolen bases, and a .753 OPS across 112 games in his first season in pinstripes.