Paul Goldschmidt

Paul Goldschmidt won the NL MVP in 2022, putting together a strong campaign that saw him hit 35 HR with 115 RBI and 105 runs while slashing .317/.404/.578 in his age-34 season. Strangely, all of his underlying metrics were actually worse in 2022 than in 2021 with the exception of his BB% bouncing from 9.9 to 12.1. One striking reason for this was a .368 BABIP, while another was facing a lot of atrocious pitching in the NL Central. His Statcast page reads like a warning when comparing his expected numbers with his actual ones. All of this adds up to that Goldy is due for some regression in 2023, which could be dramatic. The positives are his solid floor, and a good surrounding lineup will keep the numbers afloat. Just make sure you're not paying for his MVP iteration on draft day.

Paul Goldschmidt drives in two runs in Tuesday's win over Brewers

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 Tuesday, singling, doubling, and driving in two runs in the Cardinals' 6-2 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Goldschmidt has gotten hits in four of his last eight games for the Cardinals, driving in two runs in that span. The veteran slugger is still firmly in the NL MVP race, hitting .318 with 103 runs scored, 35 home runs, and 114 runs batted in through 146 games this season.