{"id":557635,"date":"2026-02-06T10:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/557635\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:29:17","slug":"padres-emerging-as-suitor-for-paul-goldschmidt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/557635\/","title":{"rendered":"Padres emerging as suitor for Paul Goldschmidt?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Credit: AP Photo<\/p>\n

The San Diego Padres may be exploring a deal with Paul Goldschmidt<\/a> for the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a report that came out late Thursday night, the San Diego Padres are linked loosely to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.<\/p>\n

The free agent first baseman is mentioned in a piece by Jon Heyman, who reports that a West Coast team is emerging as talks intensify with the Yankees and Goldschmidt.<\/p>\n

There is no specific link to the Padres, but the two sides do match well.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/t.co\/rJKNrQqMLS<\/a> Yanks may have competition for Goldy from West Coast team, plus notes on more NYY targets and Joey Gallo<\/a>\u2019s next step<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Padres are looking to fill out the roster, and Goldschmidt makes sense as the team lacks a true DH.<\/p>\n

Gavin Sheets<\/a> was indicated by manager Craig Stammen<\/a> as the starting first baseman. Paul Goldschmidt would make an excellent platoon partner for the left-handed hitting Sheets since he smashed southpaw pitching. The Padres signed Miguel Andujar<\/a> this week, who may also be able to play some first base in 2026. Jose Miranda<\/a> may also factor at the first base position as well.<\/p>\n

Paul Goldschmidt is a career .882 OPS player in more than 7,600 at-bats in the majors.<\/p>\n

Last season, for the Yankees. Goldschmidt put up a .731 OPS in 146 games and 489 at-bats with the Bronx Bombers. Goldschmidt won an N.L. MVP award in 2022 with the Cardinals as he recorded a .981 OPS, 35 homers, and 115 RBIs. The seven-time MLB All-Star would bring instant credibility to the Padres\u2019 lineup even though he is 37 years old.<\/p>\n

He played the 2025 season on a one-year deal for $12.5 million. The thought is that he could be signed for less than that, but how much less?<\/p>\n

The Padres are not exactly spending like they once did. If Goldschmidt intends to play for a winning team on the West Coast, the Padres are that option.<\/p>\n

Can San Diego lure him away from the Yankees and solidify their bench?<\/p>\n

Only time will tell.<\/p>\n

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James was born and raised in America\u2019s Finest City. He is a passionate baseball fan with even more passion towards his hometown Padres. James has written about the Padres and their prospects for over a decade. He also writes about San Diego State as well as other local sports. James is the Editor-In-Chief of EastVillageTimes.com. Always striving to bring you the highest quality in San Diego Sports News. Original content, with original ideas, that\u2019s our motto. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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