With the MLB offseason about to pick up steam, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to make a move or two to bolster the roster for a better chance to win a championship during the 2025 season.
After a strong regular season in 2024, the Brewers were quickly defeated in the playoffs. Their quick exit from the postseason made it clear that they need to bring in another piece or two in order to take the next step.
One player that has come up as a potential target for Milwaukee has been St. Louis Cardinals free agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
Goldschmidt was a huge star just a few short years ago. His age has started slowing him down, but a change of scenery to the Milwaukee Brewers could help him get back on track.
MLB Insider Reveals Milwaukee Brewers ‘Would Love’ to Sign Intriguing Free Agent
While the Brewers’ interest in Goldschmidt has been known, one MLB insider revealed more about how badly the franchise actually wants to sign him.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today has revealed that the Brewers “would love” to find a way to add Goldschmidt to their roster in free agency.
“The Brewers would love to find a way to get former Cardinals All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on their roster, and would have been all-in if first baseman Rhys Hoskins had opted out of his contract.”
Goldschmidt would bring more power to the Milwaukee lineup. He may not be as good as he once was, but he can still hit a home run.
During the 2024 MLB season with the division rival Cardinals, Goldschmidt ended up playing in 154 games. He hit 22 home runs to go along with 65 RBI, while slashing .245/.302/.414.
Those numbers aren’t superstar caliber numbers anymore, but he’s still more than capable of being an impact bat.
For the Milwaukee Brewers, he’s the kind of bat that they could sign on a short-term deal. He might be looking for more money than he’s truly worth, but on a one-year deal the Brewers could consider getting more aggressive with an offer for him.
All of that being said, this is something to keep a close eye on in the coming days and weeks. It will be interesting to see if Milwaukee is able to get something done to sign him.
