Fri Jul 04 20:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article based on that information:
**Summary:**
Paul Goldschmidt will not be playing in the Thursday game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He had recently been a regular starter at first base for the Yankees. Ben Rice will take his place at first base and bat second in the lineup.
## News Article:
**Goldschmidt Sits as Rice Takes First in Series Finale Against Toronto**
**TORONTO, ON** – New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for today’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Goldschmidt, who has been a consistent presence at first base, starting in five of the last six games, will take a day to rest.
Ben Rice will step in to fill the void at first base and will bat second in the lineup. Manager Aaron Boone has opted to give Rice the opportunity in the final game of the series. No reason has been provided for Goldschmidt’s absence.
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