Ben Rice may have a significant impact on whether the New York Yankees make a deal by the July 30 deadline to acquire a first baseman.
First baseman Christian Walker of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will be a free agency this summer, may be of interest to them if they decide to become buyers, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post on MLB Network.
Heyman stated on Tuesday, “I think the Yankees might look there as well.” “When Anthony Rizzo returns, we’ll see what transpires. And Ben Rice (is) present. outside of that potential.
On June 16, Rizzo broke his arm . It was anticipated that he would be sidelined for up to six weeks, with a comeback date around the trade deadline.
The Houston Astros and Yankees, among other clubs, would be “clamoring for him,” according to Heyman, who stated that while the 41-43 Diamondbacks would like not to be sellers, Walker would be a desired asset.
Walker is on track to surpass 30 home runs for the third consecutive season with 17 home runs. He is taking a batting position.256/.330/.472, his highest career line with a 127 OPS+. Although Rice has showed promise during his brief tenure, general manager Brian Cashman may decide to add another impact hitter to extend the order because the Yankees’ first base group has the fifth-worst wRC+ (78).
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