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The Yankees are starting their playoff series against the Red Sox with Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the bench, opting for a lineup with right-handed hitters to face Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, despite Chisholm's recent 30-30 season and some injury concerns.
The New York Yankees are considering giving Ben Rice more opportunities as a catcher to strengthen their lineup and explore potential trades, with Rice showing readiness and skill behind the plate despite limited experience at the MLB level.
Ben Rice, primarily a hitter and occasional first baseman for the Yankees, may start catching more games once Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury, as the team explores how to best utilize his defensive skills. Stanton is close to returning, and Rice has been working on his catching skills in practice. The team also updates on other players' injuries, including Luke Weaver and Jazz Chisholm Jr.