One decision facing the New York Yankees this offseason will be where to play Ben Rice in 2026. Is he a catcher? A first baseman? A mix of both? What isn't in question is that Rice will be a force in the middle of the Yankees' lineup.
Rice had shown flashes during his 50-game major league stint in 2024, but ultimately was mostly overmatched, hitting just .171/.264/.349. That made him a major concern when dual tennis elbows delayed the start of Giancarlo Stanton's season and forced Rice into the lineup as a regular presence at DH.