April 4, 2026Updated 1:20 pm EDT
The New York Yankees will look for another strong showing from a slugger on a roll against the Miami Marlins on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. ET, at Yankee Stadium. Ben Rice is currently on a two-game homer streak. Ryan Weathers (0-0, 2.08 ERA) will start for the Yankees, who are 6-1 this season and first in the AL East. Max Meyer (0-0, 5.40 ERA) is expected to start for the Marlins, who are 5-2 and second in the NL East.
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Injury reportsYankees
Anthony Volpe: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Carlos Rodon: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Gerrit Cole: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Marlins
Max Acosta: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Esteury Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Christopher Morel: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
New York’s Rice has hit two home runs this season, which ranks 17th in MLB. He has also tallied eight RBIs (4th in MLB) and has scored seven runs. In 26 plate appearances, he has recorded a .409 BA, .500 OBP and .864 SLG with a 15.4% walk rate and a 23.1% strikeout rate.
In 30 plate appearances, Cody Bellinger has hit no long balls, tallied no RBIs and scored six runs (16th in MLB). He is batting .280/.400/.400 and has posted a 13.3% strikeout rate and a 16.7% walk rate. Bellinger has recorded two steals on three attempts.
Liam Hicks has hit three home runs this season, which ranks 3rd in MLB. He has also tallied 12 RBIs (1st in MLB) and has scored six runs. In 23 plate appearances, he has recorded a .368 BA, .435 OBP and .895 SLG with a 4.3% walk rate and a 4.3% strikeout rate.
In 26 plate appearances, Owen Caissie has hit two long balls (17th in MLB), tallied nine RBIs (3rd in MLB) and scored four runs. He is batting .348/.385/.696 and has posted a 26.9% strikeout rate and a 7.7% walk rate. Caissie has recorded one steal on one attempt.
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