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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Getting another start versus righty Benson will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Benson has started in right field both times the Reds have faced a right-hander, while the righty-swinging Noelvi Marte has held down the position against both lefties. Marte is not going to be a strict short-side platoon bat, but Benson looks to have the early leg up on him when it comes to playing time versus righties.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Survives with roster spot Benson is expected to make the Opening Day roster, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Reds announced a slew of roster moves Saturday, and Benson survived the cuts, as both JJ Bleday and Rece Hinds were optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The roster doesn't have to be set until just before Opening Day, so a late waiver claim could bring a change. Benson, who swatted his fifth spring home run Saturday, is batting .250 (10-for-40) with eight walks, eight RBI and 14 runs scored over 16 Cactus League games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Legs out homer Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run, inside-the-park home run in Sunday's spring game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Benson legged out what looked like a garden-variety double down the line in right field, but he was able to touch all the bases when the ball got behind the outfielder. It was the third home run of the spring for Benson, who is locked in a battle with Rece Hinds and JJ Bleday for a depth spot in the outfield. Reds manager Terry Francona may want an extra left-handed bat, which would eliminate Hinds. All three outfielders have minor-league options remaining.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Angels could exploit Reds crowded roster and trade for this low-risk outfield gamble The Los Angeles Angels could certainly use another center field option and the Cincinnati Reds might have the right guy in outfielder Will B...

FEBRUARY 2 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Details of Will Benson's $1,725,000 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

Details of Will Benson’s $1,725,000 one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Settles with Reds The Reds and Benson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.725 million contract Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Benson had been arbitration-eligible for the first time. The 27-year-old slashed .226/.273/.435 with 12 long balls over 90 contests for the Reds in 2025. He could open the 2026 season as the Reds' left fielder against right-handed pitching, though he will have competition for playing time.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Proposed Reds trade sees Cincinnati replace Will Benson with $8.5 million two-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove | Sporting News This would be a major upgrade for the Reds.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'He wants it': Have the Dodgers Found a Late-Inning Answer in Roki Sasaki?

Sasaki's dazzling postseason debut finished off the Dodgers' wild-card sweep of the Reds as their offense overpowered and their rotation ove...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'He wants it': Have the Dodgers Found a Late-Inning Answer in Roki Sasaki?

Sitting Saturday Benson isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Benson will be on the bench for a second straight game, as southpaw Robert Gasser takes the mound for the Brewers on Saturday. Benson hasn't logged multiple hits in a game since Aug. 1, but he's hitting .234 during that stretch. Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will fill the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Benson isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Benson will be on the bench for a second straight game, as southpaw Robert Gasser takes the mound for the Brewers on Saturday. Benson hasn't logged multiple hits in a game since Aug. 17, but he's hitting .239 during that stretch. Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will fill the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Cincinnati lineup Benson is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest in Milwaukee.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Benson had drawn 11 straight starts against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Friday versus righty Quinn Priester. Gavin Lux and Noelvi Marte will occupy the corner outfield spots for the Reds, while Miguel Andujar will serve as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in at left field Benson started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Benson made a second consecutive start in left field with Austin Hays (back) unavailable. Hays ran the field Tuesday and reported the back did not respond well to the activity, per MLB.com, which suggests more opportunities for Benson if opponents start a right-hander. That will be the case Wednesday, when Pittsburgh is scheduled to throw Paul Skenes (2.03 ERA).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz's 2-run homer helps Pirates snap Reds' 5-game win streak with 4-2 victory

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the wild-card chasing Cincinnati Reds 4-2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Hunter Greene Tosses Complete Game Shutout to Lift Reds Over Cubs

Hunter Greene allowed one hit as he delivered a complete-game shutout to help the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs and gain ground in...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Hunter Greene Tosses Complete Game Shutout to Lift Reds Over Cubs

Hunter Greene tosses first career complete game as wild-card chasing Reds blank Cubs 1-0

Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Fills in at center field Benson started in center field and went 0-for-5 in Wednesday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.

Impact Benson got the start in center field, which is normally the purview of TJ Friedl, who was given the day off. Benson is experiencing an uptick in playing time and has started five of the last six games, serving in every spot of the outfield. He's gone 4-for-16 with two home runs, one triple and five RBI during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Will Benson has stats that suggest he could be X-factor to earning NL Wild Card spot | Sporting News Benson takes advantage of his chances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stephenson hits 3-run double, Reds beat Cardinals 11-6 and close within 2 games of last NL wild card

Tyler Stephenson hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 to close within two games of the New York Mets for the la...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting after three straight starts Benson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After making starts at three different outfield spots and going 3-for-8 with two home runs, one triple, one walk and four RBI during the Reds' weekend series in Sacramento, the left-handed-hitting Benson will hit the bench while St. Louis sends southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the hill. Despite his big weekend, Benson is still likely to be more of a part-time presence in the lineup versus right-handed pitching while all of Austin Hays, Gavin Lux, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte are available.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Benson started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Benson upped Cincinnati's lead to 3-0 with his second-inning home run. He's started four of the last five contests and gone deep three times during that stretch. The bump in playing time came out of nowhere for Benson, who rode the bench for the first 20 games after being called up in mid-August.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds fall 2 1/2 games back of last NL wild card as A's complete 3-game sweep with 7-4 win

Rookie Nick Kurtz hit one of the Athletics’ four home runs, a go-ahead, two-run drive in the fifth inning that led the Athletics over Cincinnati 7-4 for a three-game sweep that dro...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Knocks 11th homer Benson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Benson has featured primarily in a bench role since his Aug. 17 recall, though this was his second straight start as he covered for TJ Friedl, who was the designated hitter, in center field. Benson has posted a .229/.279/.448 slash line with 11 homers, seven doubles, two triples, two stolen bases, 36 RBI and 30 runs scored over 222 plate appearances this season. It's unclear if the outfielder will be able to carve out a larger role to close out the year, though he could get the chance to if Noelvi Marte continues slumping.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks 11th homer Benson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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