Ben Rice leaves Yankees game with hand injury after hitting another homer
Ben Rice left the Yankees' game against the Orioles due to a left hand contusion sustained during a pickoff play, despite hitting a home run earlier in the game. X-rays were negative and he is considered day-to-day. Rice has emerged as one of the top hitters in the majors this season, contributing significantly alongside Aaron Judge.
- ▪Ben Rice was removed from the game with a left hand contusion after a pickoff play.
- ▪He hit a home run in the first inning and doubled later before exiting the game.
- ▪X-rays on Rice's hand were negative and he is considered day-to-day.
- ▪Rice has 12 home runs this season and has performed well against left-handed pitchers.
- ▪Paul Goldschmidt replaced Rice at first base in the fourth inning.
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MLB New York Yankees Ben Rice leaves Yankees game with hand injury after hitting another homer By Dan Martin Published May 3, 2026, 3:25 p.m. ET In what’s been an almost ideal start to their season, the Yankees got a scare on Sunday as Ben Rice was removed from their game against the Orioles with a left hand contusion, the Yankees announced. He is considered day-to-day, as X-rays were negative. The injury occurred on a pickoff play in the top of the third, when Max Fried tried to get Weston Wilson off first base. Ben Rice has been removed from the game pic.twitter.com/XyAtQCdsn2— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) May 3, 2026 Explore More Yankees waiting as long as they can to make Anthony Volpe decision bet365 bonus code: Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets for Yankees vs.
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