NEW YORK – Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees first baseman, suffers a slight sprain in his right knee. The team will assess the situation during its day off and make a decision before Friday’s game against the Cardinals. Manager Aaron Boone commented on Goldschmidt’s situation after Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to Minnesota. “He’s dealing with something, so we’ll see if it’s an injured list situation,” he said. “He was pretty sore last night and this morning. He seems to be much better right now, so we’ll see.” Goldschmidt was injured on Tuesday while trying to catch a foul ball hit by Byron Buxton in the third inning. While trying to reach the ball, he slipped and hit his knee against the ground.
Despite the injury, Goldschmidt remained in Tuesday’s game and hit a double in the seventh inning before being substituted. Goldschmidt, who bats .404 against left-handed pitchers this season, did not start on Wednesday nor did he enter as a pinch hitter. Signed to a one-year, $12.5 million contract in December, after six seasons with the Cardinals, Goldschmidt is batting .276 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 112 games this season. He also records a .996 fielding percentage and has committed three errors in 745 chances. Ben Rice started at first base on Wednesday and Cody Bellinger has played two games at that position this season.When I ran too hard and leaned back, I think I hit my knee on the ground.
Paul Goldschmidt
He has been a fundamental part of his team. He is a vacuum cleaner there. I have played first base before and I really appreciate what he does on defense.
Cody Bellinger
