Ben Rice has been a standout hitter for the Yankees this season, batting atop the lineup in front of Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. This move was made due to several off days and a unique matchup with lefty Cole Ragans, who has been better against righties than lefties. Despite being among the game's best hitters this season and being moved up, manager Aaron Boone has been aggressive in pinch hitting Rice. Rice is currently killing both lefties and righties.