Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt trying to make up for lost time after limited WBC play

Observations from Yankees spring training Thursday:

Oswaldo that ends well

Oswaldo Cabrera picked up his first hit of spring, roping a double to the opposite field in the eighth inning.

The utilityman, who had a delayed start to game action after breaking his ankle last May, started the spring 0-for-10 as he worked to find his rhythm.

Load of bull’

It was a rough day for a few bullpen hopefuls, as Cade Winquest and Kervin Castro each gave up a pair of runs in a split-squad loss to the Blue Jays.

Caught my eye

Back from the WBC, Paul Goldschmidt is trying to make up for the lack of at-bats he got over the last two and a half weeks.

Paul Goldschmidt hits a single during the Yankees’ 5-4 spring training win over the Orioles on March 19, 2026. Imagn Images

The veteran first baseman, who only started one of USA’s seven games in the tournament, took at-bats against Carlos Rodón in live batting practice Thursday and then played in the game against the Orioles, going 1-for-3.

Friday’s schedule

Luis Gil makes his final start of the spring when the Yankees host the Orioles at 6:35 p.m. at Steinbrenner Field.