Paul Goldschmidt Rumors: Brewers 'Would Love' for Cardinals FA to Sign Contract

The Milwaukee Brewers are eyeing a former MVP in free agency.

Per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Brewers are hoping to bring former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to Milwaukee this offseason. Nightengale also reported that the Brewers would have been even more keen on signing Goldschmidt had Rhys Hoskins decided not to opt into his contract.

"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," Nightengale wrote.

Goldschmidt, a seven-time All-Star and 2022 National League MVP, is coming off a season that saw him hit 22 home runs and 65 RBI with a .245 batting average and .716 OPS. His numbers have tapered off a bit since his MVP season, but he's still a reliable hitter who could help take the Brewers to the next level.

While Goldschmidt has had success in St. Louis, the Cardinals didn't seem to have much of a desire to bring him back. The Athletic's Katie Woo reported in September that the Cardinals were "expected to part ways" with him this offseason, which could make things easier for the Brewers.

Milwaukee won the NL Central last season but faced a wild-card exit against the New York Mets. After years of being a postseason contender, the Brewers are ready to take the next step and compete for a World Series, and adding a veteran like Goldschmidt could help.