The Yankees are bolstering their bench with a familiar face. Paul Goldschmidt is returning to the Yanks on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The first baseman spent the 2025 season with the Bombers and slashed .274/.328/.403 with 10 homers and 45 RBI. Ben Rice is still expected to get a majority of the reps at first base, however, Goldschmidt provides a strong right-handed option with an impressive resume against left-handers. The veteran slashed .336/.411/.570 against southpaws for the Bombers last season. The Yankees are running it back as the 38-year-old is the latest player to return from last season’s team. Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger both returned in free agency as Aaron Boone will have largely the same core as last season’s 92-win ALDS exit squad. ...read more read less