First baseman Paul Goldschmidt sat out the Yankees’ Sunday game against the Red Sox. The team announced the move before the game. He remains healthy. The club asked him to rest as other teammates deal with injuries. Shuffling continues behind the scenes.
Managers said they aim to activate him shortly. They will bat him in the heart of the order once the lineup normalizes. His presence strengthens the lineup’s impact. The Yankees still have several weeks left in the season. Observers believe his veteran presence is key.