"Traded to the Cardinals prior to the 2019 season, Goldschmidt kept up much of that form over his six-year run in St. Louis, but he has just about been a league-average bat (102 wRC+) over his last two seasons and 1188 PA with the Cardinals and Yankees. Playing with New York last year, Goldschmidt had a hot start but faded down the stretch, leading the Yankees to give Ben Rice an increasingly large share of the first base playing time."
"Now entering his age-38 season, Goldschmidt may no longer be an ideal everyday option, but he had a .336/.411/.570 slash line in 168 PA against lefties in 2025. These splits will get him looks from multiple teams in free agency, and returning to his original team in a timeshare with Smith seems like a pretty decent fit for all parties."
"surgeries, leaving the Diamondbacks thin on the first base depth chart. The left-handed hitting Pavin Smith will get at least a share of the regular at-bats, but given Smith's struggles against southpaws, a right-handed bat would be a useful platoon partner or a candidate for DH time. With this in mind, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7FM radio believes the D'Backs will "Paul Goldschmidt" this winter."
The Diamondbacks will start the season short at first base with Tyler Locklear on the injured list rehabbing elbow and shoulder surgeries. Left-handed Pavin Smith will receive significant regular at-bats, but his struggles versus left-handed pitching create a need for a right-handed platoon partner or designated hitter. Paul Goldschmidt, now age 38, offers strong career production and elite splits versus lefties (.336/.411/.570 in 168 PA against lefties in 2025) despite recent overall league-average results. A timeshare between Goldschmidt and Smith would add right-handed offense and DH flexibility.
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