Overview
- Ben Rice sustained a left elbow contusion after being hit by an 88.2 mph slider from Manuel Rodríguez during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- X-rays conducted at St. Joseph’s Hospital confirmed no fractures, and Rice reported retaining full feeling in the joint.
- Earlier in the game, Rice was also hit on his left foot by a Shane Baz curveball but remained in play until exiting in the fourth inning.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone described the X-ray results as good news and noted Rice appeared to be regaining sensation in his elbow.
- Rice, batting .292 with a 1.003 OPS this season, has become a key contributor in Giancarlo Stanton’s absence and will be monitored daily for his recovery.