The New York Yankees are in the middle of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.
New York won the first game 3-2 in extra innings on Friday night.
Paul Goldschmidt wasn’t in Friday’s lineup. He pinch-hit for Jazz Chisholm Jr. late in the game.
The Yankees announced the lineup for the second game of the series on Saturday, which is set to begin at 3:05 p.m. EDT.
New York Yankees Make Paul Goldschmidt Decision Before Braves Game
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 17: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
With left-hander Chris Sale starting for the Braves, Paul Goldschmidt is leading off and playing first base for the Yankees on Saturday.
Here is the Yankees’ full lineup for Saturday:
- Paul Goldschmidt 1B
- Heliot Ramos LF
- Ben Rice DH
- Amed Rosario 3B
- Trent Grisham CF
- George Lombard Jr. SS
- Spencer Jones RF
- José Caballero 2B
- Ausin Wells C
After the Yankees acquired slugging first baseman Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals before the trade deadline, it became clear that Goldschmidt would mainly be a platoon bat for the rest of the season. Ben Rice is now New York’s primary designated hitter.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees flies out to left field during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
García is out of the lineup on Saturday, but there’s a good chance he will pinch-hit for Goldschmidt late in the game if the Braves bring in a right-handed reliever.
Goldschmidt, 38, has hit .246/.306/.451 with 16 home runs and 44 RBI across 86 games this season. He has a weak .577 OPS against right-handers, but a strong .988 OPS against southpaws.
New York Yankees Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 29: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The Yankees are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Before defeating Atlanta on Friday night, New York lost two of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees will conclude their three-game set with the Braves on Sunday afternoon. After an off day on Monday, New York will begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after the ninth inning of his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-0. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Yankees are the first American League Wild Card team with a 65-51 record. The Boston Red Sox are just half a game back of them in the Wild Card standings.
As for the division standings, New York is 4 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East.
New York Yankees Make Paul Goldschmidt Decision During Braves Series