Welcome to the Pinstripe Post digital series, where New York Post baseball insider Joel Sherman breaks down a different New York Yankees position every single day.

In today’s episode, Joel analyzes the Yankees’ complex situation at first base. With Ben Rice spending most of last year as the primary designated hitter, could he transition into the full-time 1B role? If Rice takes over the position, it raises a massive question about Luis Garcia Jr., who finished last season as the everyday first baseman.

Joel dives into the potential ripple effects and floats a massive offseason scenario: Could the Yankees trade Luis Garcia Jr. to acquire high-leverage bullpen arms or a true solution at third base?