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New York Yankees Urged to Part Ways with 7X MLB All-Star in Offseason Move

Decisions, decisions. For the New York Yankees this offseason, the front office has several decisions to make regarding retaining players who are set to hit the open market in free agency. One of those big decisions for Brian Cashman and…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:14 PM

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FanSided's Adam Weinrib urges the New York Yankees to let Paul Goldschmidt leave in free agency.
Weinrib cites the 39-year-old's age and the Yankees' need for roster flexibility as primary reasons.
Goldschmidt is entering free agency after batting .252 with 18 home runs and 52 RBI in 2026.

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FanSided's Adam Weinrib has urged the New York Yankees to let seven-time MLB All-Star Paul Goldschmidt leave in free agency this offseason. Despite a productive 2026 campaign where Goldschmidt hit 18 home runs with an OPS+ of 111, Weinrib argues the 39-year-old infielder no longer fits the team's need for roster flexibility.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faces several roster decisions ahead of 2027, including the emergence of Ben Rice as the everyday first baseman and potential first base reps for Aaron Judge. Goldschmidt intends to play in 2027, but he may seek a new team, such as a reunion with the St. Louis Cardinals, to secure regular playing time.

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