Ben Rice is making his first career MLB start at catcher, slotting in behind the plate as the Yankees juggle a lineup full of big bats. Strategically, it also coincides with Giancarlo Stanton’s first day off since returning from the injured list—a rare breather for the slugger.

The New York Yankees have a decision to make with one of their best hitters, and the answer is right in front of them.

The slumping New York Yankees sat Ben Rice for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels while they continued to work slugger Giancarlo Stanton back into the lineup. Stanton, who missed the first 70 games of the season with tendinitis in both elbows,