Yankees Reveal New Injury for Former MVP After Twins Loss, Injured List Possible
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The New York Yankees are already dealing with an injury to Aaron Judge, which is keeping him from playing in the outfield. Now, Paul Goldschmidt could be headed to the injured list.
On Wednesday night, Aaron Boone did not use Goldschmidt to pinch-hit for Austin Wells against a lefty. When asked why, he revealed that Goldschmidt was dealing with a knee injury. He injured his knee after stumbling to catch a pop-up earlier in the series.
The Yankees do have Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger available to play first base if Goldschmidt goes to the injured list, which is a possibility. However, Goldschmidt hopes that the injury will not be too serious.
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: Paul Goldschmidt #48, Giancarlo Stanton #27 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees walk off the field in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park...
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: Paul Goldschmidt #48, Giancarlo Stanton #27 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees walk off the field in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More
Matthew Grimes Jr./"There's a chance," Goldschmidt said when asked if he would go on the IL, per The Athletic's Brendan Kuty, "But I don't think it's anything long-term."
Goldschmidt signed a one-year deal with the Yankees and is having a resurgent year. He is slashing .276/.331/.422. He got off to a scorching start and hit a slump in June. However, he bounced back in July.
The former National League MVP has been a huge part of the team's success, but his injury is just the latest obstacle for the Yankees.
"He's been a huge part of this team," Bellinger said, per Kuty. "He's a vacuum over there at first base, as well. I've played first before and I really appreciate what he does on the defensive side, and you know, for me, it's just the quality ABs. He's just a true professional in every single at-bat. We'll see. I haven't heard anything, but it'll be tough, for sure."
Boone revealed that the Yankees will see how things go during the off day and make a decision based on that.
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