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Aaron Boone Explains Ben Rice’s Opening Week Usage

Boone said Rice “is going to get his chances” against left-handed pitching, even if Friday’s lineup didn’t reflect it. With Robbie Ray projected as the Yankees’ only lefty starter in the club’s first nine games, Boone used the matchup to get Paul Goldschmidt, Amed Rosario and Randal Grichuk early at-bats while keeping Rice’s bigger opportunity in view.