Yankees continue to run it back with huge Paul Goldschmidt decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The New York Yankees haven’t been the biggest spenders this offseason, especially when it comes to adding outside talent.

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Cody Bellinger is back on a massive free agent deal, but other than him, and a trade with the Miami Marlins for righty Ryan Weathers, the Yankees haven’t been spenders this offseason.

That theme, of running it back, is continuing with their latest move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Yankees are finalizing a deal to bring Paul Goldschmidt back to New York on a one-year deal.

Yankees to sign Paul Goldschmidt to new one-year deal

“First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year contract, sources tell ESPN,” Passan reports. Goldschmidt, 38, returns to the Yankees after hitting .274/.328/.403 for them last season.”

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This decision from the Yankees, while it’s not the most exciting one, is a nice depth piece for the team’s infield. He’ll platoon against left-handed pitching, and will get some run at first base and designated hitter this upcoming season.

His role likely won’t change much from where it was a year ago, but with the team seemingly intending to play Ben Rice more often, this decision is an interesting one for the Yankees.

According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, Goldschmidt had better opportunities elsewhere this offseason, but decided to return to the Yankees on a deal for less money than he was offered by other teams.

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He’s not going to be a major presence for the Yankees at 38 years old, but he is a nice option for the lineup against lefty pitchers, or as a defensive substitution late in games at first base.

Goldschmidt’s return is nice for the Yankees, as there wasn’t a better depth-first baseman available in free agency this winter than the former MVP and seven-time All-Star.

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