Goldschmidt suffered a low-grade right knee sprain and did not serve as pinch hitter as the Yankees fell to Minnesota. Boone indicated an IL option is on the table, with a Thursday decision looming on an off day before a weekend set in St. Louis. Goldschmidt downplayed the injury, but the knee issue could alter playing time and lineup construction. If sidelined, New York has 40-man depth to cover first base and designated hitter duties, including Domínguez, Escarra, Wells or Rice, and Bellinger’s versatility on defense could push other pieces around. Stanton’s elbow and Judge’s DH-only situation add more moving parts to the Yankees’ inactivity and lineup risk, while the Twins’ Joe Ryan looms as a key foe. The club may lean on Jorbit Vivas, Braden Shewmake, and others from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre if an IL stint is confirmed, with Domínguez and Escarra likely to stay in the big leagues if possible. Fantasy takeaway: monitor Goldschmidt’s status daily; his absence would boost reserve options who can absorb 1B/DH time and potentially unlock increased opportunities for Domínguez and Rosario if they return or get more at-bats.