Ben Rice, primarily a first baseman, was seen practicing at third base before the Subway Series finale, which raised eyebrows despite the Yankees' attempts to downplay the significance. With injuries plaguing their infield roster, including key players like Oswaldo Cabrera and Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees are considering Rice's adaptability. Coach Travis Chapman emphasized the importance of developing Rice's mobility and skills at multiple positions, stating this practice could be beneficial both for him and the team as they navigate player availability.
"I like putting him in a position where he's got to be more athletic with his feet. ... He's a bit more athletic, so we started moving him around different positions, just playing around."
"With starting third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera and second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list, it couldn't hurt to get Rice some work at third base to see if he can handle the position, at least in a pinch."
"He took ground balls at second, short, third, first. Just getting his feet moving."
"Heâs a first baseman over there. Thatâs our main priority, is getting his feet working to put him in a more athletic position."
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