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Paul Goldschmidt was only available in an emergency in Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Blue Jays , according to Aaron Boone, as the first baseman continues to deal with the effects of the low-grade right-knee sprain he suffered Aug. 12.

At the time, Goldchmidt avoided the IL, and the injury kept the first baseman out of the lineup for three games.

Goldchmidt has since undergone more tests on the knee, although Boone said the Yankees still don’t believe the injury is serious.

But the 37-year-old has slumped a bit at the plate since the knee scare, with just four extra-base hits, all doubles, i

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