Paul Goldschmidt Landing Spots: 3 likely destinations for ex-NL MVP after brief Yankees stint

Paul‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Goldschmidt's short deal with the New York Yankees has concluded, and the ex-NL MVP is back in the open market. After a short-term deal with New York and a decent veteran performance in 2025, the first baseman is reportedly going to continue playing in 2026.

In the last season, Goldschmidt appeared in 146 games. He wrapped up with a .274 batting average, 10 home runs and a 103 wRC+. Goldschmidt is a top-quality veteran corner infielder in this offseason market.

As the offseason moves forward, these are the three clubs at which Goldschmidt is most likely to land, based on positional need, contract feasibility, and organizational ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌direction.

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3. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have been known for adding veteran players who can strengthen a roster and built for deep postseason runs.

Goldschmidt is the kind of experienced and disciplined hitter whom the Dodgers usually go after to consolidate their bench and DH rotations.

The Dodgers’ batting order still is one of the most powerful in baseball, but the team frequently takes in short-term veteran insurance to guard against injuries and use them for matchups in October.

What makes Goldschmidt the perfect choice for that role are his contact skills and postseason experience, and he might be the one whom the coach relies upon in the high-leverage situations.

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2. Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs project as one of the more logical baseball fits due to their need for depth at first base and a proven veteran presence in the middle of the order.

Over the last few seasons, Chicago has been active in solving its offensive issues, and adding a trustworthy right-handed hitter is in line with the organization's next moves during the offseason.

Goldschmidt would likely fill a part-time first base role while also seeing opportunities at designated hitter.

And if the front office is willing to focus on short-term improvements and at the same time keep developing the younger players, then Goldschmidt is the kind of player who represents minimal risk with maximum potential.

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1. Arizona Diamondbacks

A potential reunion in Arizona continues to draw attention as both a sentimental and baseball-driven match. D-backs are on the lookout for first base and DH candidates this offseason, Goldschmidt’s name remains connected to the conversation.

Goldschmidt spent the first eight years of his career with Arizona, becoming a six-time All-Star and one of the most accomplished players in team history. For the Diamondbacks, a reunion would offer leadership for a young roster and provide a steady right-handed bat capable of rotating between first base and DH.