Which Yankees Slugger Just Got Compared to Kyle Schwarber by MLB Insider?

Which Yankees Slugger Just Got Compared to Kyle Schwarber by MLB Insider?

The New York Yankees enter 2026 with a straightforward question at first base: Can Ben Rice handle everyday duties?With no guarantee that Paul Goldschmidt re-signs with the Yankees, the 26-year-old left-handed slugger no longer has a safety net against southpaws. The Yankees believe Rice possesses middle-of-the-order power, and MLB Network insider Joel Sherman sees a tantalizing ceiling. The path to reaching it, however, runs directly through th…

Why are the Yankees looking at first basemen in free agency?

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesJayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Ben Rice was one of the 25 best hitters in the sport last season which is why the Yankees have stated publicly that they want him to get everyday reps. Despite that messaging throughout the offseason, reports as of late have come out indicating that the club is looking for a right-handed hitter for their bench, with first basemen such as Paul Goldschmidt and Ty France on their radar. I…