The Yankees might have a new name emerging in the middle of their lineup, as Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that Ben Rice could break camp with a starting role. The 26-year-old has been an offensive force in the minor leagues, and with Giancarlo Stanton’s availability in question, his bat could become a key factor in 2025.
Power Potential and Offseason Gains
Rice has been a dominant hitter at every level of the minors. In Triple-A last year, he was 74% above league average before struggling a bit in the majors, where he posted a 73 wRC+ over 50 games, falling 27% below league average.