WILL BENSON NEWS

Will Benson powers Cincinnati Reds to win, series sweep of Cleveland Guardians The Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians to sweep the series and return to .500.

MAY 18 • CINCINNATI.COM

Benson (2 HRs) homers in 4th consecutive game to help Reds sweep CINCINNATI -- Reds right fielder Will Benson pointed to the team’s dugout, shouted and flipped his bat. If actions speak louder than words,...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Will Benson Joins Rare Company Wow!

MAY 18 • SI.COM

Homers in three straight Benson started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Guardians.

Impact Benson erased Cleveland's 1-0 lead with a solo shot in the fifth inning, giving him homers in three consecutive games. He has five extra-base hits in the seven games since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. Benson's played all three outfield positions for the Reds, who have experienced injuries at all three positions within the last week.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

A bit of misdirection helps Reds to Ohio Cup win over Guards CINCINNATI -- There was another home run by Will Benson on Saturday night, plus one more by Rece Hinds. But Santiago Espinal delivered the b...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Benson and Hinds homer, Reds win third straight, 4-1 over Guardians

Will Benson and Rece Hinds hit solo home runs as the Cincinnati Reds won their third straight game, 4-1 over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 18 • Associated Press

'I'm grateful.' How Cincinnati Reds' Will Benson is making the most of his opportunity The MLB season is comprised of moments, and the Cincinnati Reds' series against the Chicago White Sox felt like Will Benson's moment.

MAY 17 • CINCINNATI.COM

Thriving since call-up Benson started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Guardians.

Impact Benson took Tanner Bibee deep in the second inning with a three-run shot to put the Reds on the board early. It was his second straight game with a homer and three RBI. He's filling in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) but is hitting like he could replace Fraley as a lefty-hitting component in right field. Since his call-up, Benson is 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, two homers, seven RBI, three walks, a steal and three runs scored over six contests.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson's 3-run homer helps Reds beat Guardians 5-4

Will Benson hit a three-run homer, Brady Singer earned his fifth win and the Cincinnati Reds hung on to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Martinez, Reds dominate White Sox Will Benson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for the Cincinnati Reds, who snapped a three-game skid with a 7-1 win against the visiting Chicago...

MAY 15 • THESTATE.COM

Three RBI in win Benson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a two-RBI single during Thursday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Benson has bounced back and forth between the MLB and Triple-A this season, but he's seen extended action recently as TJ Friedl (wrist) and Jake Fraley (calf) tend to injuries. Thursday's contest marked Benson's first big-league homer and first multi-hit game of the 2025 campaign. Since being called up Friday, Benson is 5-for-14 (.357) at the plate.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Benson, Martinez help lead Reds to victory over White Sox in series finale CINCINNATI -- Led by Will Benson, Elly De La Cruz and others, the Reds snapped out of their latest offensive funk. Even if they hadn't, star...

MAY 15 • MLB.COM

Reds hit 3 home runs, Martinez throws 7 shutout innings to snap 3-game skid, beat White Sox 7-1

Elly De La Cruz, Will Benson and Matt McLain homered, Nick Martinez pitched seven shutout innings and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-1 win over the...

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Starts in center field Benson started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Benson started in place of the injured TJ Friedl, who was held out of the lineup with a wrist injury. Benson had been filling in for Jake Fraley (calf) in right field and is 3-for-11 with two doubles, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored over four games since returning to the majors. Rece Hinds started in right field Wednesday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Uneven playing time Benson is not in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact Benson has started two of four games since getting recalled, and while he started Saturday and Sunday, he's sitting out the first game against Chicago, even with righty Jonathan Cannon on the bump. The righty-hitting Connor Joe is starting in right field and batting ninth.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup again Benson started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Astros.

Impact Benson made a second consecutive start in right field since being called up at the end of last week. The lefty-hitting outfielder is filling in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) but may be limited to starting against right-handers. Benson is 1-for-7 with a double and an RBI during his second stint this season in the majors.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ronel Blanco strikes out career-high 11 in 8 innings as Astros blank Reds 6-0

Ronel Blanco struck out a career-high 11 in eight innings and Shawn Dubin completed the two-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Starts in right field Benson started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-9 win over the Astros.

Impact Benson made his first start since being called up Friday. The lefty batter stepped in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) and likely will see opportunities whenever the Reds face a right-hander. Benson and recent trade acquisition Connor Joe may platoon in right field while Fraley is unavailable.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reds score 10 runs in first inning of 13-9 win over Astros

Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Reds put ace right-hander Hunter Greene on injured list with groin strain

Reds ace Hunter Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin strain

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled Benson from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact With Benson getting the promotion and Austin Hays (hamstring) returning from the injured list Friday, the Reds are turning over their outfield depth chart. Both Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise were optioned to Triple-A to make room. Benson slashed .289/.377/.521 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases at Louisville.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A The Reds optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Benson was recalled by the Reds on Tuesday and started in left field against the Giants on Wednesday, when he struck out in all four at-bats. Benson will return to Triple-A as Cincinnati activates Andrew Abbott (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Can Will Benson reach the promise as a first round pick? Will Benson returns to the Reds in an effort to fulfill his lofty promise as a player with speed and power.

APRIL 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

Makes first start after call-up Benson started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Benson struck out swinging four times -- three whiffs and one foul tip -- in his season debut since being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. He swung the bat well for the Bats, but Wednesday's effort was reminder of his struggles in 2024, when Benson struck out 39.7 percent of the time against major-league pitching.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski hits a 2-run homer in the 10th inning and Giants top Reds 8-6

Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press