Yankees' Ben Rice: Taking seat versus lefty

Rice is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Analysis:

Lefty Yusei Kikuchi is on the bump for the Halos in Monday's series opener, marking the third time in four contests versus southpaws this season that the lefty-swinging Rice has been absent from the lineup. Paul Goldschmidt will hold down first base and bat leadoff for the Yankees.