The standing of New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice is now one to look at.
The group introduced Sunday that Rice suffered a left hand contusion on a pickoff try from beginning pitcher Max Fried whereas enjoying first base in New York’s house recreation in opposition to the Baltimore Orioles. After doubling and scoring on proper fielder Aaron Choose’s two-run homer, the slugger went into the clubhouse to take X-rays following the underside of the third inning. They have been unfavorable, so he’s now day-to-day.
Infielder Paul Goldschmidt changed Rice on the prime of the fourth when the Yankees have been main 3-1. New York (23-11) beat Baltimore (15-19) 11-3.
How would a chronic Ben Rice absence impression the Yankees?
There’s nonetheless too little data to find out how lengthy Rice will probably be out, but when he have been to overlook any time, that will be expensive for the Yankees.
