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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ben Rice, Yankees first baseman, suffered a left-hand contusion on May 5 when he misjudged a pickoff throw from Max Fried. He has been sidelined for multiple consecutive games but is considered day-to-day with no IL stint expected at this time. Rice has been the Yankees' most consistent and dangerous hitter, leading the AL in batting average (.343) and the majors in OPS (1.214), on-base percentage (.455), and slugging percentage (.759). He has 12 home runs and 27 RBIs in 33 games. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Rice felt better and may be available as a reserve if he can complete light hitting and ramp up his swing work.
Strengths
- + Leading AL in batting average at .343
- + Leading majors in OPS at 1.214
- + Leading majors in on-base percentage at .455
- + Leading majors in slugging percentage at .759
- + 12 home runs in 33 games
- + 27 RBIs in 33 games
- + Described as 'wrecking ball' by manager
- + Most consistent and dangerous bat on Yankees alongside Aaron Judge
- + Injury appears to be minor contusion, not structural
- + Manager optimistic about quick return
- + Yankees won games without him, showing team depth
Weaknesses
- - Currently sidelined with left-hand contusion
- - Unable to get full swing off due to injury
- - Missed multiple consecutive games
- - Injury occurred from misjudging pickoff throw
- - Still in recovery phase with limited activity
Injury Status: day-to-day
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