Paul Goldschmidt’s Yankees tenure looks short-lived as Ben Rice emerges as the franchise’s next long-term first baseman.

The Yankees beat the Twins 6-2 on Monday and 9-1 on Tuesday before losing 4-1 on Wednesday, but Tuesday's victory came at a price. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt left early and didn't play on Wednesday, a night in which New York especially needed his bat.

Goldschmidt suffered a low-grade right knee sprain and might need to go on the injured list, though he was hopeful he wouldn’t.

Paul Goldschmidt has a low-grade right knee sprain and the New York Yankees may place the veteran first baseman on the injured list ahead of his return to St. Louis this weekend. The Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt shares a positive injury update despite not being in Friday's lineup.

An insider reveals the New York Yankees' key strategy following Paul Goldschmidt news as the team attempts to push for the postseason.

Paul Goldschmidt will return to St. Louis with the Yankees this weekend, but his availability against his former team remains in question.