Yankees face tough decisions on Paul Goldschmidt's playoff roster status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The New York Yankees are evaluating their playoff roster as October approaches. Key considerations include whether to include Paul Goldschmidt, who has struggled recently with a.239 batting average and a.680 OPS in the second half of the season. Despite being a solid contributor earlier, his role is now questioned, especially with other players like Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger available for first base and DH positions. Goldschmidt is known for performing well against left-handed pitchers, but his overall performance this season has led to speculation about his postseason inclusion. Decisions on the 26-man roster are critical as the Yankees aim for a successful postseason run.
- •Goldschmidt is hitting.239 with a.680 OPS in the second half.
- •He has contributed 18 home runs and 12 doubles this season.
- •Yankees have roster limits with a maximum of 13 pitchers for October.
- •Goldschmidt's performance against lefties could influence decisions.
- •Roster decisions will be finalized as the postseason nears.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Urged to Make Bold Paul Goldschmidt Decision
"The New York Yankees, much like all the other postseason teams in MLB, will have to make tough decisions when it comes to their October roster. It’s a 26-man roster in October across MLB, and no team can carry more than 13 pitchers. How a club opts to round out its roster is entirely up […] The post New York Yankees Urged to Make Bold Paul Goldschmidt Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
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