New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice did not start in Monday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, sidelined by the left hand contusion he suffered the day before. Manager Aaron Boone anticipates a quick recovery.
Following his early exit from Sunday's 11-3 Yankees win over the Orioles—due to a low pickoff throw from Orioles pitcher Max Fried in the third inning—Rice was held out of the starting lineup for the final game of the four-game set. X-rays on Sunday were negative, and Rice remains day-to-day. Boone noted that Rice could not swing with full force but expects him back soon. The injury occurred after Rice had homered earlier Sunday, his 12th of the season.
