A bounce-back season from the right-swinging Goldschmidt, as well as the left-handed Bellinger, coupled with the additions to the pitching staff of lefty Max Fried and closer Devin Williams, would go a long way in getting the Yankees back to the top of the American League.

About 18 minutes into his introductory Zoom call on Thursday, new Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt casually acknowledged that he’s getting toward the end of his career. While the 37-year-old declined to put a number on how many seasons he has left in the game,

New Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt believes his improved second half of last season is a sign that he has not lost it as he enters his age-38 season.