Playing for the New York Yankees in 2025, Paul Goldschmidt batted .274 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs. Now a free agent, the veteran infielder is looking for a new home.
One of the teams he has been heavily linked to is the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are looking for a fixture at first base after trading Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners at last season’s trade deadline.
Goldschmidt has also been part of the D-backs organization in the past. Having made his big league debut for the team in 2011, he went on to spend eight years at Chase Field.
Although Goldschmidt’s potential return to Phoenix would benefit both the player and the club, Sports Illustrated’s Jack Sommers foresees one significant hurdle in negotiations between the two parties.
Sommers expanded his thoughts during Tuesday’s episode of the “Snakes Territory” podcast.
“He’s looking for a full-time job. The Diamondbacks are very interested, they would like to bring him back, but in a part-time role, obviously, to be the right-hand side of a platoon,” Sommers said (Timestamp: 1:30).
“They are at an impasse at that point. Not only as far as the role, but that impacts dollars of course. Paul would get paid more for a full-time role as opposed to a part-time role. I don’t think they are willing to pay more than $5 million for Paul on a part-time role,” he added.
When Insider Explained Why A Reunion With Paul Goldschmidt Could Make Sense For The Arizona Diamondbacks
Now 38 and coming off a bit of a down year by his own lofty standards, Paul Goldschmidt is keen on a fresh challenge. In an article published on Oct. 30, 2025, insider Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports explained why a potential reunion with the veteran could be a good move for the D-backs.
“Arizona could use first base help this winter. Pavin Smith remains on the roster, while Tyler Locklear is expected to miss the start of next season due to elbow and shoulder injuries,” Weiner wrote.
“Paul Goldschmidt has been about a league average hitter over the past two years after dominating from 2020-22. But in a platoon role, he would fill a void while bringing back a respected voice in the clubhouse,” he added.
The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the 2025 season with an 80-82 record, finishing fourth in the NL West and three games outside a top-three spot in the wild card. They will look to bounce back and return to the playoffs in 2026.
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