Yankees’ Ben Rice hits 39 homers as roster decisions loom
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Ben Rice went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, and two walks in the Yankees' 9-2 win over Arizona on September 19. His 39 homers this season complicate roster decisions as the postseason approaches. The Yankees need to consider whether to include him in the lineup or risk benching a player with significant production. With only a few games left in the regular season, the Yankees must weigh Rice’s performance against potential matchups in October.
- •Ben Rice hits his 39th home run of the season.
- •Yankees defeat the Diamondbacks 9-2 in Arizona.
- •Rice's 2026 performance raises questions for postseason lineup.
- •The Yankees have to decide on Rice's role moving forward.
- •Only a few games remain before the postseason begins.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ 39-homer reality is making October very awkward
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