Yankees recall fist baseman/catcher Ben Rice, option RHP Scott Effross to Triple-A
Yankees recalled catcher/first baseman Ben Rice and optioned right-hander Scott Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Anthony Rizzo stays off IL.
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo a ‘long shot’ for ALDS return as Ben Rice gets called up
With uncertainty surrounding Anthony Rizzo’s health heading into the postseason after he fractured two fingers on his right hand on Saturday, the Yankees recalled Ben Rice from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for Sunday’s regular season finale in The Bronx and started the rookie at first base.
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo (hand) 'long shot' to play in ALDS
The Yankees' Anthony Rizzo has two fractured fingers in his right hand. "I don't necessarily expect him for the division series," manager Aaron Boone said. "I still view that as very much a long shot.
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Ben Rice's return and Yankees' first base options for injured Anthony Rizzo
Lefty-hitting rookie Ben Rice was recalled and placed in the Yankees' starting lineup Sunday, one day after Anthony Rizzo suffered fractures to two fingers on his right hand.
Yankees recall Ben Rice following Anthony Rizzo’s finger fractures: ‘He could be playing a big role for us’
With the Yankees‘ regular season finale scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET start on Sunday, Ben Rice was already working up a sweat in the batting cage shortly after noon. The 25-year-old joined the Yankees for Game 162 after a pitch left fellow first baseman Anthony Rizzo with two fractured fingers in Saturday’s loss to the Pirates.
Yankees recall Ben Rice, option Scott Effross
The Yankees announced this afternoon that they’d recalled first baseman Ben Rice from Triple-A and optioned reliever Scott Effross. The move comes a day after Anthony Rizzo was hit by a pitch and fractured two fingers.
Yankees' Scott Effross: Sent to Triple-A
Effross was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Effross logged 1.1 innings Friday and may not have been used Sunday, so he was the roster casualty to make room for Ben Rice.
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TODAY: The Yankees didn't place Rizzo on the injured list, instead optioning Scott Effross to Triple-A to call up Rice.