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Yankees Bench Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm for Righty-Heavy Game 1 vs. Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet

Boone says the choices are matchup-driven with left-handed hitters earmarked for late-inning pinch-hit roles.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees stands at bat during the firs inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Sep 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) hits a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York’s announced lineup features Paul Goldschmidt leading off at first base, with Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. not starting against the left-handed Crochet.
  • Manager Aaron Boone reiterated Goldschmidt will start versus all lefties this postseason, citing his .336 average and .981 OPS against southpaws this year.
  • Amed Rosario starts at second base and José Caballero at third, while Austin Wells catches, reflecting a plan to stack right-handed bats against Crochet.
  • Boone noted Chisholm is healthy after a forearm HBP and could enter early once Boston goes to right-handed relievers, a scenario that also applies to Rice.
  • Max Fried starts for the Yankees opposite Crochet, as New York also kept right-hander Will Warren on the 26-man roster for potential multi-inning or situational use.