First baseman Paul Goldschmidt sat out the Yankees’ season finale against the Red Sox. The club announced the move before the matchup. He remains healthy. The team asked him to rest as other athletes deal with injuries. Shuffling continues behind the scenes.
Managers said they expect him back soon. They will bat him in the heart of the order once the lineup normalizes. His presence boosts the team’s offensive punch. The Yankees still have several weeks left in the season. Observers believe his veteran presence is key.