Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger Silver Slugger finalist nods already raise 2027 Yankees questions

The New York Yankees have two finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger award, but we can't say it's all great news.

By Thomas Carannante · Yanks Go Yard

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:04 PM

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The writer argues Silver Slugger finalist nods for Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger highlight Yankees roster issues for 2027.
The author criticizes New York for giving Rice 96 games at designated hitter instead of developing him at first base.
Paul Goldschmidt received 74 starts at first base while Rice only made 54 appearances there in 2026.

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Yanks Go Yard writer Thomas Carannante argues that Silver Slugger finalist nominations for New York Yankees players Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger highlight looming roster complications for 2027. Despite Rice's nomination at designated hitter and Bellinger's in the outfield, the author contends both player situations reveal questionable organizational planning.

Carannante questions the Yankees for limiting Rice to 54 games at first base while giving 74 games to 38-year-old Paul Goldschmidt. The writer also criticizes potential plans mentioned by Jack Curry to move Bellinger to center field, warning against shifting the elite defensive left fielder.

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