First baseman Paul Goldschmidt sat out the Yankees’ matchup against the Red Sox. The club announced the move before the series. He has no injuries. The team asked him to rest as other athletes deal with sidelined issues. Shuffling continues behind the scenes.
Managers said they aim to activate him shortly. They intend to slot him near the heart of the lineup once the team stabilizes. His presence boosts the team’s offensive punch. The Yankees still have plenty of games remaining. Experts say his savvy makes a difference down the stretch.