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Yankees Head to St. Louis with Goldschmidt’s Status Uncertain

New York is preparing to deploy Ben Rice or Cody Bellinger at first base on a short-term basis pending a medical update

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 11: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fifth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: Manager, Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York, New York.

Overview

  • Paul Goldschmidt was diagnosed with a low-grade right knee sprain after chasing a foul pop against the Twins and missed Wednesday’s lineup
  • He will travel with the team for this weekend’s series in St. Louis, but manager Aaron Boone said a 10-day injured-list stint remains possible depending on his recovery
  • Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are lined up to cover first base, and the Yankees have left-handed infielder Jorbit Vivas on call for depth if needed
  • Goldschmidt carries a 1.191 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, highlighting the importance of a swift return during New York’s tight Wild Card race
  • Rice’s emergence and five more years of club control have led analysts to project Goldschmidt could move on in free agency after 2025