Paul Goldschmidt’s right knee strain could push him to the injured list as the Yankees weigh IL placement before their opener with St. Louis. Boone said the veteran was sore after a foul-ball chase but felt a bit better later, leaving questions about his timeline. Goldschmidt is hitting .276 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games, and his lefty-splitting bat (.404 vs LHP this season) adds considerable fantasy intrigue if he’s sidelined. Cody Bellinger has filled in at first on a handful of starts, while Austin Wells’ usage tonight showed the Yankees’ depth behind the plate and at corner infield. The outcome could reshape the Yankees’ infield mix, especially with the Cardinals looming in St. Louis.

Goldschmidt’s conditioning and the team’s off day before the Cardinals series will determine the IL call. If sidelined, NYY would lean on Bellinger’s defensive versatility and Wells’ growing involvement, while the lineup could shift to cover first base and DH roles. The status matters for fantasy managers rostering Goldschmidt, Wells, or occupants of the UTIL/1B slots in daily moves.