Paul Goldschmidt was back in the Yankees' lineup Sunday, returning just in time for the series finale in St. Louis, the city where he built an MVP résumé and became the face of the Cardinals. The veteran first baseman had missed three straight games after tweaking his right knee Tuesday night, but the Yankees were adamant he did not need to go on the injured list.

Goldschmidt's return comes at an important juncture.

The Yankees' lineup has been stretched thin with Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge both limited. Stanton is dealing with soreness after playing in the outfield three straight days. His first time back in the outfield since 2023 was required because Judge is limited to DH by an elbow injury.

Getting their veteran first baseman back restores some stability and it does so in a

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