The New York Yankees' infield was an issue for most of the season, and the team could be exploring changes this offseason. With Paul Goldschmidt on the open market, Ben Rice is expected to take over at first base full-time.

Rice had a breakout season, hitting 26 home runs with an .836 OPS. While he figures to be a starter next year, FanSided's Jake Elman also called him the Yankees' best trade chip. He is under contract through 2030 and could be used to improve the Yankees' infield elsewhere. Elman noted that it would be easier to replace Rice than it would be to replace another potential trade chip like Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Rice is a young slugger who is ready to be an everyday player. He could fetch the Yankees a star in return, and Elman proposed that the Yankees deal him to the Atlant

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