In an ongoing quest for a reliable first baseman, the Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal, hoping his experience would bring stability. However, the emergence of Ben Rice and a lineup logjam led to a shift in Goldschmidt's role. Despite a slump, Goldschmidt remained valuable as a left-handed hitting threat, late-game pinch hitter, and defensive replacement. His veteran presence also served as a mentor to Rice. Though not the long-term solution, Goldschmidt's stopgap role bought time for the Yankees' younger option to develop, adding another chapter to his impressive career.

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