Andrew Benintendi - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Scratched with right side soreness Benintendi was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rangers with right side soreness, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Consider Benintendi day-to-day for now, as Darren Baker will now make the start in left field and bat ninth against Texas. Benintendi spent the offseason getting in better shape and dropped 12 pounds after dealing with Achilles issues for the previous two seasons. His .738 OPS last season was Benintendi's best mark in three campaigns with the White Sox.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Lenyn Sosa is coming off the best of his four seasons with the Chicago White Sox

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

White Sox hit the links for team bonding outing GLENDALE, Ariz. – White Sox team bonding moved to the golf course on Monday, with 32 players gathering for a friendly competition at the nea...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

Hopes to be over Achilles issues Benintendi did not deal with Achilles issues during the offseason after going through a regimen of calf exercises given to him by the White Sox training staff, James Fegan of SoxMa...

Impact Benintendi has had to manage left Achilles tendinitis off and on over the last two seasons, which led to him being used often at designated hitter and hampered his defense when he played left field. In addition to the calf exercises, Benintendi also lost 12 pounds over the winter in order to reduce the stress on his Achilles. The 31-year-old is prepared to be the team's everyday left fielder in 2026, though he could still spend ample time at DH. At the plate, Benintendi plans to focus more on a contact-oriented, on-base approach rather than power. "I don't know where I'm going to hit in the lineup, but it's just about getting on base and scoring runs," he said. "I feel good now where I can score from first on a gapper."

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Focused on getting on base Benintendi anticipates focusing on getting on base rather than hitting for power in 2026, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Benintendi has hit 20 home runs in consecutive seasons, but he's gotten on base at just a .289 and .307 clip during those two campaigns. He explained that he felt added pressure to deliver power based on the lack of pop elsewhere in the lineup, something that is expected to change in 2026 with Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami a part of the everyday lineup. Benintendi shed weight this offseason to take pressure off his Achilles, after suffering an injury in July that nagged him for the rest of the season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Healthy again, Austin Hays is looking to make the most of a new opportunity with the Chicago White Sox

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Red Sox sign former Yankees prospect who was traded to Royals for Andrew Benintendi On January 6, the Boston Red Sox confirmed that spring training is right around the corner by revealing their first group of non-roster invi...

JANUARY 7 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Former Red Sox World Series Winners Tabbed Among Worst MLB Contracts Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic tabbed both Andrew Benintendi and Eduardo Rodriguiez as honorable mentions on his list.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • NESN.COM

Connor McDavid Contract Spotlights Two Ex-Red Sox's Salaries Former Boston Red Sox players Andrew Benintendi and Nick Pivetta are making more money than NHL superstar Connor McDavid.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • NESN.COM

Nationals and White Sox meet in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals meet the White Sox after Garcia's 3-home run game

The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago White Sox after Luis Garcia hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-9 loss to the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox aim to break road losing streak, play the Nationals

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to end a six-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees look to keep home win streak going, host the White Sox

The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox aim to break 4-game road slide, play the Yankees

The Chicago White Sox will attempt to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox place OF Andrew Benintendi on injured list with left Achillies tendinitis

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the injured list with left Achillies tendinitis on Tuesday, before their series opener against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to IL with Achilles tendinitis The White Sox placed Benintendi on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to left Achilles tendinitis, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder's playing time had been cut in recent days, and this could be part of the reason. With his placement on the injured list, Benintendi's 2025 campaign is over. He ends his age-31 season with a .240/.307/.431 slash line, 20 home runs, 63 RBI, 57 runs scored, one stolen base and a 40:82 BB:K across 470 plate appearances. Benintendi has two years remaining on his five-year, $75 million contract he signed ahead of the 2023 season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis hits 23rd homer of the season to lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the White Sox

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and the San Diego Padres moved closer to a postseason berth with a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seeing limited use down stretch Benintendi is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Though he's not dealing with any reported injury, Benintendi will take a seat for the fourth game in a row as the White Sox wrap up their final homestand of 2025. Under contract through 2027, Benintendi projects to handle a near-everyday role next season, but the White Sox look content to use the remaining few games of the 2025 campaign to evaluate other options in the corner outfield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox bring 1-0 series advantage over Padres into game 2

The Chicago White Sox host the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent from lineup again Friday Benintendi is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

Impact Benintendi isn't dealing with any known injury, but this is his second straight absence versus a right-handed pitcher. Will Robertson is in left field and batting eighth in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup again Friday Benintendi is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

Impact Benintendi isn't dealing with any known injury, but this is the second straight game versus a right-handed pitcher that the left-handed hitter didn't start. Will Robertson is in left field and batting eighth in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Padres

The Chicago White Sox aim to stop their six-game slide when they take on the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Resting Wednesday Benintendi is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Benintendi will get a breather for the matinee contest after he had started in each of the White Sox's last five games. Will Robertson will spell Benintendi in left field and will bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 20th homer Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Benintendi delivered a two-run home run in the eighth inning, his 20th home run of the season -- tying his career high. Five of those long balls have come in his last 13 games, during which he's also delivered 13 RBI and seven runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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