The St. Louis Cardinals indicated very early that the 2024 season could be first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's last with the team. Set to be a free agent and coming off a down 2023 season, the Cardinals opted to move on,

Now, Goldschmidt joins a Yankees team coming off of their first World Series appearance in 15 years. That said, New York lost Juan Soto in free agency, and Goldschmidt now fills a first base position that has been a bit of a turnstile the last year. New York hopes he can bring more consistency to it.

The St. Louis Cardinals, aiming for success in the 2025 MLB season, faced a tough decision in parting ways with Paul Goldschmidt.

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to embrace the youth movement, but letting Paul Goldschmidt walk will have a ripple effect beyond his on-field impact.