Brought up as a catcher, Ben Rice has caught just 7.2 big league innings, and his only in-game opportunities have come in blowout situations.

The Yankees believe Rice is ready for the challenge. “I think this guy’s a major-league catcher," catching coordinator Tanner Swanson said.

Ben Rice passed his first test as a starting catcher in the majors. He came up through the minor league system primarily as a catcher before serving as a first baseman and a DH the past two