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Yankees’ Ben Rice taking grounders at third just ‘for fun right now’

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Ben Rice took several minutes of ground balls at third base with backup catcher J.C. Escarra from infield coach Travis Chapman .

The Yankees attempted to downplay it, but Rice said he’s “just doing it for fun right now” with Oswaldo Cabrera and Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list.

Rice has garnered 131 of his 160 plate appearances so far this season as a designated hitter.

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English

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