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Yankees Bench Rice as Stanton Returns to Lineup
6/19/2025
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Story summary
- On June 15, 2025, the New York Yankees made a strategic move by benching first baseman Ben Rice to welcome back Giancarlo Stanton from injury. Rice, facing challenges at the plate, may now split time at first base with Paul Goldschmidt when facing right-handed pitchers, as the Yankees seek to fine-tune their lineup and maximize player performance.
