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Anthony Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers Sept. 28, was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster along with Marcus Stroman, while Ben Rice and Duke Ellis were dropped.

Anthony Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers on Sept. 28, was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster along with Marcus Stroman, while Ben Rice and Duke Ellis were dropped.

Rizzo was held out of the ALDS after fracturing two fingers in the final week of the season. The veteran struggled again in 2024, slashing .228/.301/.355 in 92 games; however, he provides defensive value at the position and the Yankees haven't gotten much from their other options either. Ben Rice will be left off the ALCS in a corresponding move.

Anthony Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers on Sept. 28, was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster along with Marcus Stroman, while Ben Rice and Duke Ellis were dropped.

The Yankees surprisingly had Jon Berti play first base against the Royals in the Game 2 loss even though he'd never played the position before. Berti does have some (small sampled) success against starter Seth Lugo; going 3-for-6 in his limited action. If it's not Berti, the Yankees could have Oswaldo Cabrera or Ben Rice handle the not-so-hot corner.