Ben Rice is legitimately one of the best hitters in MLB this year. But for whatever reason, the Yankees have all of a sudden taken a stance with improving the defensive situation at first base. As a result, Rice has recently surpassed his games played total at first base (52) after recording his 57th appearance at DH. Thrust Rice back in the first base job after playing just eight games there over the last six weeks? Since July 10, he's played a total of five games at first.