PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT NEWS

Paul Goldschmidt and 3 other unexpected lineup decisions that could decide the 2025 MLB playoffs Managers league-wide have some tough choices to make within the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • FANSIDED.COM

Woods Richardson fans 11 in Twins' 7-0 win, dropping Yankees 5 games behind Blue Jays

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SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Managing nagging knee injury Goldschmidt has been tending to a bone bruise in his right knee recently, but he'll be available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Gary Phillips of the New Yor...

Impact Goldschmidt missed multiple games in August due to a right knee sprain, so his current bout with the bone bruise could be related. Testing on his knee came back clean, and the Yankees are confident the issue will be manageable, even though he was available off the bench only in an emergency during Saturday's 3-1 win. Goldschmidt appears to have fallen into a short-side platoon role at first base with Ben Rice, who has started eight of the last 11 games against right-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury lingering Goldschmidt will be available off the bench Sunday, but a bone bruise has been bugging him on and off recently, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Goldschmidt missed multiple games in mid-August with a right knee sprain, which may have had some lingering effects. The bruise resulted in Goldschmidt only being available off the bench in an emergency Saturday. Testing on his knee came back clean, and the Yankees are confident the issue will be manageable. Goldschmidt is falling into a short-side platoon role with Ben Rice, as Rice has started eight of the last 11 games at first base against right-handers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing to sit against righties Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Goldschmidt will remain on the bench for the Yankees' third consecutive matchup with a right-handed pitcher while manager Aaron Boone goes with Ben Rice at first base. Rice should continue to draw the bulk of the starts at the position against righties while Goldschmidt has produced a lowly .267 wOBA in those matchups for the season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Grisham's grand slam powers Yankees to 7-1 win over Astros

Trent Grisham hit his second grand slam in five days and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice to lead the New York Yankees to a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Lenyn Sosa homers as the White Sox cool off the Yankees with a 3-2 win

Lenyn Sosa hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cooled off the New York Yankees with a 3-2 victory

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Idle for series finale Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Goldschmidt had started in three of the Yankees' last four games -- twice against left-handers, once against a right-hander -- and went 5-for-13 with a pair of doubles during that stretch to bring his OPS up to .876 for August. Though he's performed well at the dish this month, Goldschmidt's season-long numbers versus right-handed pitching still leave much to be desired, so he may have to settle for a part-time role in those matchups. He'll cede first base to Ben Rice in the series finale while righty Cade Cavalli takes the hill for Washington.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for series finale Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Goldschmidt had started in three of the Yankees' last four games -- twice against left-handers, once against a right-hander -- and went 5-for-13 with a pair of doubles during that stretch to bring his OPS up to .876 for August. Though he's performed well at the dish this month, Goldschmidt's season-long numbers versus right-handed pitching still leave much to be desired, so he may have to settle for a part-time role in those matchups. He'll cede first base to Ben Rice in the series finale while righty Cade Cavalli takes the hill for Washington.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton hits 451-foot homer, drives in 5 runs as Yankees beat Nationals 5-1

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AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Sitting against right-hander again Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Goldschmidt will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming against right-handed pitching. Though he's maintained a .795 OPS thus far in August, Goldschmidt is still slashing just .237/.279/.323 with a 21.7 percent strikeout rate in 322 plate appearances versus righties for the season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against right-hander again Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Goldschmidt will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming against right-handed pitching. Though he's maintained a .795 OPS thus far in August, Goldschmidt is still slashing just .237/.279/.323 with a 21.7 percent strikeout rate in 322 plate appearances versus righties for the season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox

Impact Goldschmidt started three of the previous four contests and has an .823 OPS through 15 games in August, but he'll head to the bench for Friday's matchup with Boston. Ben Rice will handle first base while Austin Wells starts at catcher versus Red Sox righty Brayan Bello.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Defeat Yankees, Spoil Rival's Fun on 'Seinfeld Night'

Rookie Roman Anthony drove in three runs in a memorable Yankee Stadium debut to help lift the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees.

AUGUST 22 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees 7-Time All-Star Delivers Injury Message After Dominating Former Team The New York Yankees saw first baseman Paul Goldschmidt return from a brief injury absence to dominate the St. Louis Cardinals.

AUGUST 18 • THESTATE.COM

MLB roundup: Paul Goldschmidt shines in St. Louis return as Yankees sweep of Cardinals In his first start back in St. Louis, former Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI to lead the New York...

AUGUST 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Paul Goldschmidt shines in St. Louis return as Yankees complete sweep of Cardinals In his first start back in St.Louis, former Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI to lead the New York Yankees...

AUGUST 17 • THESTATE.COM

Bellinger, Goldschmidt help Yankees beat Cardinals 8-4 for sweep series

Cody Bellinger drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits against his former team and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday for a series sweep

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Good to go Sunday Goldschmidt (knee) will start at first base and bat sixth Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Goldschmidt has been battling a knee sprain, but he'll return to the lineup for the first time since Tuesday. The veteran first baseman has a .716 OPS through 11 games in August, though he's gone just 3-for-24 outside of a three-hit performance Aug. 4 in Miami.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Goldschmidt (knee) is starting at first base and batting sixth Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Goldschmidt has been battling a knee sprain, but he'll return to the lineup for the series finale in St. Louis for the first time since Tuesday. The veteran first baseman has a .716 OPS through 11 games in August, though he's gone just 3-for-24 outside of a three-hit performance Aug. 4 in Miami.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Goldschmidt isn't in the starting lineup against St. Louis on Saturday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for the third straight game as he deals with a low-grade strain in his right knee. That said, he was able to appear as a defensive replacement at first base late Friday (though he didn't make a plate appearance), so he could be available off the bench again Saturday. Ben Rice is starting at first base in Goldschmidt's stead.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt breaks silence on emotional Cardinals return | Sporting News New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt speaks on his emotional St. Louis Cardinals matchup after departing in free agency.

AUGUST 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jazz Chisholm homers to help Yankees send Cardinals to their 3rd straight loss 4-3

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and Luis Gil pitched one-run ball over 5 1/3 innings to help the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Goldschmidt reflects on fond memories in return to St. Louis ST. LOUIS -- As he sat on the back of the bench in the visitors’ dugout at Busch Stadium -- a place he hadn’t had reason to visit in seven y...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Sitting Friday Goldschmidt (knee) is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Per Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Goldschmidt is dealing with a low-grade strain in his right knee, and that will keep the veteran out of the lineup for Friday's series opener. Cody Bellinger will serve as the Yankees' first baseman and bat in the cleanup spot while Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham and Jose Caballero man the outfield from left to right.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE