First baseman Paul Goldschmidt sat out the Yankees’ matchup against the Red Sox. The team announced the move before the matchup. He remains healthy. The club asked him to rest as other athletes deal with sidelined issues. The lineup remains in flux.
Managers said they expect him back soon. They will bat him in the heart of the order once the roster steadies. His presence adds firepower for the offense. The Yankees still have a long stretch ahead. Fans and analysts note his experience could help the team navigate the stretch.