The New York Yankees find themselves with a good problem — two young players forcing their way into the lineup simultaneously.

Ben Rice has been one of the breakout bats of the season, making it nearly impossible to keep him sidelined.

The 26-year-old is slashing .245/.338/.487 with 22 home runs, proving his raw power translates against major league pitching.

His presence has given the Yankees stability in the middle of the order, but his role remains complicated by Austin Wells.

Ben Rice becoming a must-start

Rice has earned consistent reps at first base, though he’s also caught games to keep his bat active daily.

Paul Goldschmidt has started against lefties, but Rice’s offensive production makes him too valuable to sit.

He has shown the ability to punish mistakes with his power wh

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