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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Chicago White Sox in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
Ben Rice (who batted 1st) finished with one home run and two walks.
New York Yankees Announce Ben Rice Change

GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the the dugout with his teammates at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2026 in New York City.
For Wednesday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 6/17 P. Goldschmidt 1B B. Rice DH A. Rosario 3B C. Bellinger CF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero LF A. Volpe SS A. Sánchez C C. Rodón SP”
Yankees 6/17
P. Goldschmidt 1B B. Rice DH A. Rosario 3B C. Bellinger CF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero LF A. Volpe SS A. Sánchez C
C. Rodón SP
Rice has been moved down to 2nd in the order (and is the DH) on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old is currently batting .292 with 71 hits, 20 home runs, 49 RBIs, 53 runs and two stolen bases in 66 games.

GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases following his first inning solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 03, 2026 in New York City.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar























