Paul Goldschmidt powers Yankees' offense during injury crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Paul Goldschmidt is having a standout season for the Yankees as they navigate injuries to key players like Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. At 38 years old, he has stepped up as a crucial offensive asset, batting.321 with 12 home runs during the season. His resurgence has included hitting.346 in June, contributing significantly with eight homers and 20 RBIs. Goldschmidt's unexpected performance has made him a central figure in the Yankees' lineup, especially given his 148 wRC+, ranking highly among sluggers in his age group. The Yankees will need to determine how to integrate Goldschmidt when Stanton returns to the lineup.
- •Goldschmidt has hit.321 with 12 home runs this season.
- •He is batting.346 in June with eight homers and 20 RBIs.
- •Goldschmidt's wRC+ of 148 ranks him among the top hitters.
- •Injuries to Stanton and Judge have increased his role.
- •Stanton's return will pose lineup challenges for the Yankees.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Goldschmidt Turned Back the Clock to Save Injured Yankees Offense
"Baseball rarely offers a second act to aging players. At 38 years old and coming off the least productive season of his career, Paul Goldschmidt seemed to be on the wrong side of Father Time. Putting up some of the worst offensive numbers of his career, he was losing what his then-14-year career resume had […] The post Paul Goldschmidt Turned Back the Clock to Save Injured Yankees Offense appeared first on The Lead.
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