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Yankees catcher Austin Wells admits frustration after losing starts to Ben Rice, with Paul Goldschmidt limiting lineup flexibility.
The Yankees matched a franchise record hitting nine homers Tuesday night in a 13-3 win over the Rays in Tampa.
It was the second lineup in a row that featured young slugger Ben Rice at the catcher spot, with Austin Wells increasingly pushed to the side amid a slump at the plate.
This article was originally published on yanksgoyard.com as Austin Wells sure doesn't sound happy about Yankees' decision ...
Giancarlo Stanton and Ben Rice crank back-to-back homers to increase the Yankees' lead to 8 runs in the top of the 4th inning ...
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 18, 2024 In 60 games between Double A and Triple A this season, Rice hit 15 home runs, 12 doubles and posted a .925 OPS, good for a 155 wRC+.
Paul Goldschmidt’s Yankees tenure looks short-lived as Ben Rice emerges as the franchise’s next long-term first baseman.
Prior to Saturday night, there was only one first baseman who had multiple seven-RBI games for the Yankees, and his name was ...