Goldschmidt’s low-grade right knee sprain could push him to the IL, a development that would shake the Yankees’ infield balance just as they head into a weekend clash with St. Louis. Boon’es squad will evaluate him off their day off and decide before Friday’s game whether to place him on the IL. The veteran first baseman exited Tuesday’s win after slipping chasing a foul ball, then was sore again Wednesday but feeling a bit better.

He’s hitting .404 against lefties this year and owns a solid .276 overall line with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games, plus reliable fielding (.996) with a handful of errors. If he misses time, expect a domino effect at first base and in the lineup, with Wells or Bellinger stepping into more regular first-base duties and the Yankees leaning on their near-term depth to fill the void. The decision ahead of Friday’s tilt versus the Cardinals will crystallize how fantasy rosters should pivot, especially for owners banking on his steady production down the stretch.