The New York Yankees are stepping into Busch Stadium with their season hanging by a thread, tension thick in the August air.

Wednesday’s loss to the struggling Minnesota Twins left the Yankees clinging to the final American League Wild Card position.

They sit just half a game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians, a gap that feels razor-thin given their recent inconsistency.

Now, the Yankees open a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals — a matchup rich with storylines and urgency.

At the heart of that urgency is Paul Goldschmidt, who is dealing with a knee issue that’s clouding his availability.

Goldschmidt’s injury sparks concern at a pivotal moment

On Tuesday, Goldschmidt tweaked his knee while catching a pop-up, prompting immediate concern from the Yankees’ dugout.

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