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The New York Yankees have no plans to make Ben Rice catch, even with the acquisition of Luis García Jr., opting to keep him at bat-focused positions. Rice, who caught 36 games last season, is expected to play daily at first base or DH to avoid risking his body, while García would split time at first base or DH against righties, helping manage a potential logjam with Goldschmidt, Stanton, and possibly Aaron Judge's DH role.
The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton after rehab, choosing José Caballero at shortstop, while Ben Rice is day-to-day with a hand contusion from a recent game; the roundup also notes Tim Hill’s strong, varied arsenal and Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s ongoing power slump.
Ben Rice left Sunday’s Yankees-Orioles game in the fourth with a wrist contusion; X-rays were minor, indicating a short absence. Paul Goldschmidt replaced him, and the Yankees indicated Rice could miss only a brief stretch while potentially starting Goldschmidt in the next game against Baltimore.
The Yankees are starting their playoff series against the Red Sox with Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the bench, opting for a lineup with right-handed hitters to face Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, despite Chisholm's recent 30-30 season and some injury concerns.
The New York Yankees are considering giving Ben Rice more opportunities as a catcher to strengthen their lineup and explore potential trades, with Rice showing readiness and skill behind the plate despite limited experience at the MLB level.
Ben Rice, primarily a hitter and occasional first baseman for the Yankees, may start catching more games once Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury, as the team explores how to best utilize his defensive skills. Stanton is close to returning, and Rice has been working on his catching skills in practice. The team also updates on other players' injuries, including Luke Weaver and Jazz Chisholm Jr.