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NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees had a decision to make before Sunday's regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
They needed to clear a roster spot for Ben Rice to play first base after Anthony Rizzo fractured two fingers in his right hand Saturday. They could've either placed Rizzo on the 10-day injured list or moved someone else off the active roster to give themselves time to make a decision on Rizzo's status for the start of the postseason. They chose to move someone else and optioned right-hander Scott Effross to the minors, keeping the door slightly ajar for Rizzo.