Impact Benson singled, stolen second base and waltzed home on an Elly De La Cruz home run. The stolen base was his second in as many games and upped his season total to 16.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
WILL BENSON #30 - CENTER FIELDER - CINCINNATI REDS
14 HR •
43 RBI •
.187 AVG
14 HR
43 RBI
.187 AVG
Swipes another bag Benson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Pirates.
Steals base in win Benson went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Benson walked to lead off the fourth inning, stole a base and came home on Tyler Stephenson's bases-loaded double. The swipe was Benson's 15th of the season and first in 25 games. His playing time has been erratic over the last few months due to a batting average that remained below the Mendoza Line since June 19.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Enters as pinch hitter Benson entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 in a 15-3 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Benson, who struck out as a pinch hitter with a runner in scoring position, stayed in the game and finished out as the designated hitter. He had been dealing with a finger injury and hadn't appeared in a game since Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
On bench, but over finger injury Benson (finger) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Benson hasn't made a start since being removed from a Sept. 12 game against the Cardinals with a left middle finger injury, but he's appeared off the bench in two contests since then and appears to have moved past the issue. The 26-year-old hasn't been a regular in the Cincinnati lineup in September and will likely see sparse playing time heading into the final week of the season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Benson (finger) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Twins.
Impact Benson is not starting for a third straight game after sustaining an injury to his left middle finger during Thursday's game against the Cardinals. He did enter Saturday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the seventh inning in right field, and he hit an RBI single in the eighth frame. Benson will likely be available out of the dugout for Sunday's series finale, and with the Reds scheduled for an off-day Monday, the 26-year-old could return to the lineup for Cincinnati's upcoming home series against Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Saturday Benson (finger) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday versus Minnesota.
Impact Benson will be missing his second game in a row since he left Thursday's game after getting hit in the fingers by a pitch during a bunt attempt. While he continues to heal, Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley will form the Reds' outfield trio Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Friday Benson (finger) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
Impact Benson was removed from Thursday's game after being hit in the finger by a pitch while attempting a bunt. The X-rays on his middle finger came back negative, but he'll get Friday off to rest and recover. Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley fill the outfield from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays come back negative Benson is day-to-day after X-rays on his left middle finger came back negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Benson was injured Thursday in St. Louis when a pitch hit his finger on a bunt attempt. He has managed to escape with merely a contusion and is considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with finger injury Benson was removed from Thursday's game versus the Cardinals in the sixth inning after a ball struck his fingers on a bunt attempt, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer rep...
Impact Benson squared to bunt with two on and no one out but had his left hand wrapped around the barrel of the bat and his fingers caught the brunt of a Sonny Gray pitch. To add insult to injury, Benson was charged with a strike on the play rather than a hit by pitch. He's surely headed for X-rays. Benson struck out in his lone plate appearance before exiting.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench role Benson is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.
Impact T.J. Friedl needed just one afternoon out of the lineup to recover from experiencing a shortness of breath in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Mets, so Benson will head back to the bench as the Reds head to Atlanta for a standalone game. Before cracking the lineup Sunday, Benson hadn't started in any of the Reds' preceding five contests.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Getting fifth start in six games Benson will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Benson will draw his fifth start in six games after he closed out August by going 3-for-11 with two home runs, one double and two walks over his final five contests of the month. With Jake Fraley (knee) returning from the injured list Sunday, Benson's opportunities to play against right-handed pitching will likely become more limited moving forward, but the Reds will have room for both players in the lineup in the series finale while Spencer Steer gets a day off.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Getting fifth start in six games Benson will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Benson will draw his fifth start in six games after he closed out August by going 3-for-11 with two home runs, one double and two walks over his final five contests of the month. With Jake Fraley (knee) returning from the injured list Sunday, Benson's opportunities to play against right-handed pitching will likely become more limited moving forward, but the Reds will have room for both players in the lineup in the series finale while Spencer Steer gets a day off.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard again Thursday Benson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Athletics.
Impact Benson got the Reds on the board with his third-inning homer. This was his second game in a row with a homer, which could help his case for playing time down the stretch, but he's still unlikely to see anything more than a part-time role. The outfielder has gone 6-for-31 (.194) in August, which is right in line with his .195 average for the year. He's added 14 homers, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored and 14 stolen bases with a .676 OPS across 352 plate appearances. Even as a lefty hitter, Benson has had to share right field with a trio of right-handed hitters in Santiago Espinal, Rece Hinds and Amed Rosario.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in loss Benson went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Benson's three-run home run capped a six-run seventh inning that brought the Reds all the way back from a 5-0 deficit, but they couldn't hold on for the win. The home run was Benson's first in 16 games and 13th of the season. The lefty-hitting outfielder is batting .193 with a .664 OPS and sees only sporadic playing time against right-handers.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Gets into lineup Benson started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Thursday's 10-4 extra-inning win over Miami.
Impact Benson made his first start since being reinstated off the paternity list Wednesday. The steal was his 14th. He was later pinch hit for when a left-handed reliever entered, which has been the custom for much of this season. Benson, who is batting .196 overall, is 7-for-51 (.137) against southpaws.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Back from paternity leave The Reds activated Benson from the paternity list Wednesday.
Impact Benson missed the last three games while adding a member to his family. He is not in Wednesday's lineup in Miami but will be available off the bench.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on paternity leave The Reds placed Benson (personal) on the paternity list Sunday.
Impact Benson will miss between one and three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Joey Wiemer was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to add depth to the Cincinnati outfield in the short term.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.
Impact Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.
Impact Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday Benson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays.
Impact Benson will begin Sunday's game in the dugout with lefty Tyler Alexander expected to serve as the Rays' primary pitcher. Benson went 1-for-7 with four strikeouts across the first two games of the series. Spencer Steer will start in left field and bat in the cleanup spot.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Resting for nightcap Benson is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.
Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench for the second game of the day while southpaw Chris Sale takes the hill for Atlanta. Stuart Fairchild will enter the starting nine in center field in place of Benson, who went 1-for-4 with a double in Cincinnati's 9-4 win in the first game of the day.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for Atlanta. Austin Slater will bat seventh and fill left field.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Homer, two steals in win Benson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in a 4-1 win over Atlanta on Monday.
Impact Benson went yard in the third inning and then stole second and third base in the fifth. Even so, he was pinch-hit for against a southpaw in the ninth. On the season, the 26-year-old is hitting a miserable .194 but has contributed 11 home runs and 13 steals across 299 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Homer, two steals in win Benson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in a 4-1 win over Atlanta on Monday.
Impact Benson hit a solo home run in the third inning and then stole second and third in the fifth. Even on a huge night, he was pinch-hit for against a southpaw in the ninth frame. On the season, the 26-year-old is hitting a miserable .194 but has contributed 11 home runs and 13 steals across 299 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting against southpaw Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Lefty MacKenzie Gore will toe the slab for the Nats, so the lefty-hitting Benson will step out of the lineup while Austin Slater covers center field and bats sixth.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
