Ben Rice playing catcher still not in Yankees’ ‘plans’, for now

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Ben Rice, the Yankees' catcher prospect, continues to play the position in practice, but the team hasn't committed to using him as a catcher in games this season. The uncertainty reflects ongoing questions about the organization's plans for the young player and whether he'll get an opportunity to prove himself behind the plate in actual competition. Until Rice appears in a game wearing catcher's gear, speculation will likely persist about the Yankees' intentions and timeline for deploying him at the position.