Impact Benintendi contributed a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning to plate Nicky Lopez. In the 10th, Benintendi reached on an error and stole second as part of a double-steal with whit Merrifield. The 26-year-old Benintendi has no homers, one steal, one RBI and three runs scored through seven games this season. None of his six hits have gone for extra bases.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rough start to season Benintendi is hitting just .200 (5-for-25) over the first six games of the season.

Impact All five of his hits so far have been singles. He's also drawn two walks and struck out eight times. Benintendi has scored three runs, but he's not getting on base very well (.257) despite consistently hitting second in the order behind Whit Merrifield. The left-handed hitting Benintendi would likely still hold a platoon advantage if his role reduces, but he's struggled to produce a fantasy-relevant stat line through the first week of the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Benintendi (lower body) will start in left field and bat second Sunday against the Rangers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Benintendi was pulled late in Saturday's 11-4 win due to lower-body soreness, going 0-for-4 at the plate prior to his departure. Manager Mike Matheny described Benintendi's removal as precautionary, and the 26-year-old's presence in the lineup a day later seemingly confirms as much. He'll take aim against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Rangers as Kansas City looks to complete a series sweep.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with soreness Manager Mike Matheny removed Benintendi from Saturday's win over the Rangers as a precaution due to lower body soreness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The 26-year-old went 0-for-4 before being replaced in the outfield for the top of the seventh inning with the Royals leading 10-4, so it makes sense for Matheny to illustrate some caution early in the season. It appears to be a minor issue, though it's unclear if Benintendi will also be held out of Sunday's series finale versus Texas.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26

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MARCH 24 • NESN.COM

Back in action Benintendi (back) will bat second and play left field Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Benintendi hasn't played since Saturday while working through a bout of back soreness. He should still have time to get ready for Opening Day, which is two weeks away, though his bat hasn't woken up yet this spring, as he's 3-for-18 in Cactus League action.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with sore back Benintendi was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants due to back soreness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Royals don't appear to be particularly worried about the issue. Benintendi can afford to rest for a few days and still have time to get up to speed by Opening Day. Bubba Starling will replace him in left field in Monday's lineup.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2

'He's excited': Why Andrew Benintendi is optimistic about his Royals opportunity Andrew Benintendi struggled at the end of 2019 and in '20 but he's feeling good about this Royals opportunity, as are those around him.

FEBRUARY 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade The Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City, parting with the final member of the outfield trio that helped the team win the 2018 Wo...

FEBRUARY 11 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Red Sox trade Andrew Benintendi to Royals in three-team deal It seemed possible all winter, and on Wednesday night, the Andrew Benintendi era came to an end in Boston.

FEBRUARY 11 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Mastrodonato: Red Sox trade of Andrew Benintendi reveals future-focused ambitions In the end, Benintendi didn’t live up to his potential quickly enough. He still might, but the Sox had to make a bet.

FEBRUARY 11 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Royals acquire Andrew Benintendi: Answering 5 questions about the move What does the Andrew Benintendi acquisition mean for the Royals? Here's a full breakdown.

FEBRUARY 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox fans pay tribute to Andrew Benintendi after trade The Red Sox traded another member of their 2018 World Series core to the Royals. Andrew Benintendi, aka 'Benny', was beloved in Boston. The...

FEBRUARY 11 • FANSIDED.COM

Red Sox deal OF Andrew Benintendi to Royals in 3-team trade BOSTON — The Red Sox sent Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in a three-team trade that also included the New York Met...

FEBRUARY 11 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Here Are Details Surrounding Red Sox-Royals Andrew Benintendi Trade Andrew Benintendi has a new home in Major League Baseball. Here is how the Boston Red Sox trade breaks down.

FEBRUARY 11 • NESN.COM

Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, parting with the final member of the...

FEBRUARY 11 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade The Red Sox sent Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in a three-team trade that also included the New York Mets, parting with the final member of the outfield...

FEBRUARY 11 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Red Sox Thank Andrew Benintendi After Five Seasons With Team - NESN.com Here is a look at the full three-team trade that is sending former Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals.

FEBRUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Red Sox trade outfielder Andrew Benintendi to Royals in three-team deal that includes Mets The Boston Red Sox have traded outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals in a three-team deal that also includes the New York M...

FEBRUARY 10 • USATODAY.COM

Red Sox trade outfielder Andrew Benintendi to Royals in three-team deal Last season, Benintendi batted just .103 with one RBI in an injury-shortened season.

FEBRUARY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sox send Benintendi to KC in 3-team trade Andrew Benintendi, a cornerstone on the 2018 World Series champion Red Sox, has been dealt to the Royals as part of a three-team trade that...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Royals land Benintendi in 3-team trade The left-handed bat the Royals have searched for all offseason will soon be arriving in outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Royals completed a...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLB.COM

McAdam: Red Sox deal Andrew Benintendi in three-way trade involving Royals and Mets | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

FEBRUARY 10 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

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