Rice provided a surprising blast that contributed to the day’s power parade. While not the centerpiece, his unexpected pop adds depth to NYY’s depth chart and provides a potential low-cost fantasy pickup if he keeps hitting in limited at-bats.

Rice is pressed into a bigger role with Goldschmidt out, bringing a power-heavy profile (17 HR in 101 games) but a .233 average. His eligibility at first and behind the plate gives New York flexibility and potential RBI upside as the lineup stabilizes in the short term.

Rice's single sparked a scoring sequence and showcased his baserunning awareness, underscoring a potential role for a versatile, multi-position reserve in NYY’s roster. In fantasy terms, Rice represents a speculative depth stash with late-season upside if he secures steady playing time.

Rice, stepping in behind the plate due to Wells’ struggles, delivered a solo homer in the third and is slashing .235/.326/.463 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs on the season, reflecting a high-contact, power-friendly contributor who has become a fixture at times behind the plate.

Ben Rice singled in the sixth on a one-out pitch, adding a small vintage contribution in a game where the Yankees struggled to muster offense and were eventually overwhelmed by the Astros’ early lead.