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Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt News Before Blue Jays Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Sep 7, 2025 12:25 PM ET

The New York Yankees will look to inch one game closer to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, trailing by just three games in the AL East with enough time to reclaim the division title.

Although the Yankees offense has been excellent this season—leading MLB with 5.2 runs per game—veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has not been a major contributor in the second half.

The 37-year-old has posted a .245 batting average, .649 OPS and just two home runs in 37 appearances since the All-Star break, signaling a decline in power that may be tied to age.

Goldschmidt joined New York in the offseason on a one-year $12.5 million deal, part of a flurry of moves aimed at boosting short-term offensive production.

Paul Goldschmidt Injury Update

During Saturday’s game against Toronto, manager Aaron Boone revealed that Goldschmidt would only be available in an emergency.

After Goldschmidt was again left out of the lineup Sunday, the Yankees announced via Boone that he’s been dealing with a lingering knee bone bruise but would be available today.

“Aaron Boone expects Paul Goldschmidt to be available in a normal capacity today. His knee (bone bruise) has been bugging him on and off, which is why he was only available in an emergency yesterday. Tests came back clean, though, and the #Yankees feel the issue is manageable,” wrote Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News.

Aaron Boone expects Paul Goldschmidt to be available in a normal capacity today. His knee (bone bruise) has been bugging him on and off, which is why he was only available in an emergency yesterday. Tests came back clean, though, and the #Yankees feel the issue is manageable.
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) September 7, 2025

With just under a month remaining, it’s critical for the Yankees to field a fully healthy roster heading into October.

Although Goldschmidt has struggled recently, his veteran presence remains valuable for a team aiming for a deep postseason run.

He’s also a weapon off the bench against left-handed pitching, where he’s excelled this season—posting a .370 batting average, 1.090 OPS and seven home runs in 144 plate appearances.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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