MLB》$4 million is a steal! Yankees' 38-year-old MVP slugger still has it, hitting 12 homers this season

At 38 years old, former MVP Paul Goldschmidt continues to defy expectations, demonstrating his enduring power by hitting his 12th home run of the season in the New York Yankees' 10-2 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds. Goldschmidt's recent surge includes four home runs in his last seven games, maintaining his hot streak. He was re-signed by the Yankees to a one-year, $4 million contract, a bargain considering his performance, especially against left-handed pitching where he posted a .981 OPS last season. This year, Goldschmidt has been a crucial weapon for the Yankees, primarily against left-handed starters and sharing first base duties with left-handed hitter Ben Rice. His current batting average stands at an impressive .291, with a .901 OPS, leading the team in average and ranking third in both home runs and OPS. Despite Goldschmidt's offensive contributions, the Yankees struggled offensively, managing only one run in the eighth inning. Starting pitcher Will Warren took the loss, his second of the season, after giving up six runs (two earned) in 5.2 innings, despite striking out eight batters. The Yankees' defense was hampered by errors, contributing to the high run total against Warren.