Yankees Unveil Potentially Absurd Fielding Option

Yankees Unveil Potentially Absurd Fielding Option

We’ve officially entered the theater of the absurd. Or maybe it’s just the laboratory of desperation. In a pregame scene that had beat reporters reaching for their phones and fans raising eyebrows, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com posted a video to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday afternoon showing New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt fielding grounders at second base.  That’s right, second base. Goldschmidt, a seven-time All-Star and four-time G…

The Yankees aren't changing star infielder's position — don't fall for the ridiculous bait

Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesWendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have no shortage of drama, but this latest plot twist reads more like satire than strategy. Fans were sent into a frenzy this week over a video showing Paul Goldschmidt fielding grounders at second base. For a franchise constantly dancing between brilliance and chaos, the clip lit a match in a room full of gas. Second baseman Paul Goldschmidt pic.twitter.com/d9LSVWDUer— Brya…

Goldschmidt Takes 2B Reps As Yankees Scramble To Offset Roster Rumble

Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees’ accomplished first baseman and four-time Gold Glove winner, surprised onlookers Wednesday by fielding ground balls at second base during pregame practice against Cleveland. The unusual sight represents more than simple curiosity — it hints at dramatic infield changes ahead. The 15-year veteran has never defended any position besides first base or designated hitter throughout 1,900-plus career games. This positional…