Impact Rice didn't see any action during the ALDS. With Anthony Rizzo (fingers) being cleared to return, the rookie first baseman became an obvious option to lose his roster spot.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
BEN RICE #93 - CATCHER - NEW YORK YANKEES
7 HR •
23 RBI •
.171 AVG
7 HR
23 RBI
.171 AVG
Left off ALCS roster Rice is not on the Yankees' roster for the ALCS versus the Guardians.
With Rizzo down, Rice staying ready ahead of potential ALDS nod NEW YORK -- Ben Rice was at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Fla., earlier this week, participating in what he called the “stay ready” group,...
SEPTEMBER 30 • MLB.COM
Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt
Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup from a rain-delayed regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, and first baseman Ben Rice was recalled from Triple-A...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled Sunday Rice was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rice draws the start at first base and will bat eighth against lefty Bailey Falter and the Pirates. Anthony Rizzo is hoping to be available in the postseason despite suffering a fractured finger Saturday, but Rice could be an injury replacement if Rizzo is unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Rice to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
Impact Rice quickly cooled down after a hot start to his MLB career, putting up a .174/.269/.356 slash line across 175 plate appearances for the Yankees. With Anthony Rizzo (forearm) expected to return from the injured list Sunday, the 25-year-old Rice will now give up his roster spot and head back to Triple-A, where he can continue to receive regular reps at first base and behind the dish.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Rice to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
Impact Rice quickly cooled down after a hot start to his MLB career, putting up a .174/.269/.356 slash line across 175 plate appearances for the Yankees. With Anthony Rizzo (forearm) expected to return from the 60-day injured list Sunday, the 25-year-old Rice will now give up his roster spot and head back to Triple-A, where he can continue to receive regular reps at first base.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Rice isn't in the Yankees' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.
Impact Rice went 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener after missing four consecutive games, and he'll take a seat again Saturday even though the right-handed Kyle Gibson will start on the hill for St. Louis. Oswaldo Cabrera will fill in as New York's first baseman and bat ninth.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty again Rice is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Rice will remain on the bench for the fourth consecutive game, with the Yankees facing left-handed starters in each of those contests. Platoon mate DJ LeMahieu will once again spell Rice at first base.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Rice is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rice will head to the bench for the second day in a row while the Yankees face lefty starting pitchers in consecutive games. DJ LeMahieu will draw the start at first base against Nationals southpaw Mitchell Parker.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat against southpaw Rice is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rice has been included in the starting nine for the Yankees' last two matchups with left-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday against Rockies southpaw Austin Gomber with platoon mate DJ LeMahieu (face) ready to return to the lineup. LeMahieu had been scheduled to start at first base Friday against Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland but was scratched as a precaution after he was hit in the face by a ball during pregame warmups.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Actually starting Friday Rice will play first base and bat ninth Friday against Colorado after DJ LeMahieu (face) was scratched from the lineup, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rice was left off the Yankees' initial starting nine against southpaw Kyle Freeland and the Rockies. However, after LeMahieu got hit in the face by a ball during pregame warmups, Rice was inserted into the lineup.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Late addition Friday Rice will play first base and bat ninth Friday against Colorado after DJ LeMahieu (face) was scratched from the lineup, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rice was left off the Yankees' initial starting nine against southpaw Kyle Freeland and the Rockies. However, after LeMahieu got hit in the face by a ball during pregame warmups, Rice was inserted into the lineup.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against left-hander Rice is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rockies, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact As usual, Rice will yield to DJ LeMahieu at first base against a lefty (Kyle Freeland). Rice enters the weekend series having registered just one hit so far in August.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Not facing LHP Rice is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Rice will dodge a same-hand matchup with lefty Matthew Boyd on Tuesday, giving way to DJ Lemahieu at first base. Rice has one hit in 19 at-bats during August but has almost the same number of walks (4) as strikeouts (5) and has scored four runs.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
On bench vs. southpaw Rice is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Rice has just one hit through seven games in August and will head to the bench Sunday as lefty Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit. DJ LeMahieu is starting at first base and batting eighth.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Wednesday Rice isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact After going 0-for-5 with a strikeout through the first two games of the series, Rice will get a day off during Wednesday's series finale. DJ LeMahieu will step in to cover first base while batting ninth.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Idle vs. lefty Rice is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox.
Impact With White Sox southpaw Ky Bush taking the mound Monday, the lefty-hitting Rice will sit for the fifth time in the past six games. DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and bat ninth.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Rice is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Rice will sit for the fourth time in the past five contests, with Sunday's contest being the third of those against a left-handed pitcher (Andrew Heaney). DJ LeMahieu will man first base and bat ninth in the series finale.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Resting during nightcap Rice isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus Texas.
Impact After a 1-for-4 performance during Game 1, Rice will take a seat on the bench to start Saturday's final game. While he rests, DJ LeMahieu will handle first base and bat ninth.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Out versus southpaw Rice is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Angels.
Impact It's southpaw Tyler Anderson toeing the rubber for the Angels, so the left-handed hitting Rice will take a seat. DJ LeMahieu is handling first base for the Yankees.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 2 Rice isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Angels.
Impact Rice went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored during the Yankees' victory in Game 1, and he'll now sit down for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill. DJ LeMahieu will get the starting nod at first base instead and bat eighth.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees Mag: Thrice as Nice Ben Rice had already hit two home runs against the Boston Red Sox on July 6, and the question that came to mind as the first baseman stepped...
AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM
Sitting against right-hander Rice is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Rice has slumped to a .152/.255/.348 slash line since the All-Star break and has already begun to lose out on starts against left-handed pitching, and his regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching could soon be in jeopardy too if he's unable to bounce back at the plate. DJ LeMahieu will draw the start at first base Sunday against Blue Jays righty Yariel Rodriguez after breaking out his season-long swoon at the plate by going 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBI while filling in for Rice in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Wednesday Rice is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Rice will take a seat for the series while the Phillies send southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. He'll put a four-game hitting streak on hold and give way to DJ LeMahieu at first base.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Wednesday Rice is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Rice will take a seat for the series finale while the Phillies send southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. Rice will put a four-game hitting streak on hold and give way to DJ LeMahieu at first base.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
