Yankees refused to trade one of their rising stars at the deadline

The New York Yankees witnessed a breakout performance from Ben Rice on Saturday night, leaving fans buzzing after his dominant display.

The 26-year-old lefty slugger recorded three hits and seven RBIs, including a towering three-run homer that electrified the stadium.

A season quietly building momentum

Rice’s big night elevated his season slash line to .240/.332/.472, numbers reflecting more than just occasional bursts of production.

He’s been a steady offensive contributor, offering unique utility by filling innings both at catcher and first base when needed.

With Austin Wells struggling behind the plate, Rice has shouldered more catching responsibilities and delivered serviceable defense with upside.

Advanced metrics tell the full story

While his traditional stats are solid, Rice’