Ben Rice Takes Home All-MLB Second Team Honors at Designated Hitter

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice was named to the All-MLB Second Team, becoming the first Yankee DH to receive an All-MLB nod. Rice earned an All-Star selection in 2026 behind a volcanic first half and finished the season with 41 home runs, 97 RBIs, and an .897 OPS (149 wRC+). Despite the Yankees' early playoff exit, Rice's four home runs were the most hit by any player in the 2026 postseason, cementing his breakout year alongside teammate Cam Schlittler.