Scouting Report: Ben Gamel
Atlanta Braves | RF
Overall
Summary
Ben Rice, 27-year-old Yankees first baseman, suffered a left-hand contusion on Sunday (May 5, 2026) when he misjudged a pickoff throw from Max Fried. He missed four consecutive games (Monday-Thursday) but returned to the lineup Friday for the series opener against Milwaukee. Rice is having an exceptional 2026 season, leading the AL in batting average at .343 with a 1.214 OPS, 12 home runs, 27 RBIs, and 30 runs scored in 108 at-bats. The injury is considered minor and day-to-day, with no IL stint anticipated. Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Rice's quick recovery.
Strengths
- Leading AL in batting average (.343)
- Elite 1.214 OPS
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