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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

McLain lands on IL as Marte, Benson return to Majors SAN FRANCISCO -- The Reds placed infielder Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a slight left hamstring strain. Right-hander...

APRIL 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Reds place second baseman Matt McLain on injured list as precaution with left hamstring injury

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring that the team expects will heal quickly by giving him some days to r...

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining big-league club The Reds recalled Benson from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old missed out on Cincinnati's Opening Day roster but will join the active roster with Carson Spiers being demoted and Matt McLain (hamstring) heading to the injured list. Benson had a .650 OPS in 128 games last season and will likely operate as a reserve outfielder.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds should call up Will Benson from Triple-A Will Benson has turned it around in Triple-A slashing a .342/.357/.585 with two home runs, eight RBIs, and five extra-base hits.

APRIL 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Benson, Shaw among Reds' latest cuts; will start year in Triple-A GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Outfielder Will Benson was a breakout hitter for the Reds in 2023 who was unable to repeat his production last season. On...

MARCH 16, 2025 • MLB.COM

Relegated to Louisville The Reds optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Benson had a pretty underwhelming season with the Reds in 2024, slashing .187/.274/.376 with 14 homers, 43 RBI and 16 stolen bases over 128 games. He managed to bounce back during Cactus League play, posting an .853 OPS over 30 plate appearances, though 10 of those plate appearances ended in strikeouts. He'll head to Triple-A for now, though Benson could return to Cincinnati if he gets hot or outfield depth becomes an issue.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could open in minors Benson was not part of Cincinnati's Opening Day roster projection compiled by C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

Impact Benson dropped off a cliff in 2024, posting a .187/.274/.376 line over 388 plate appearances, which puts an MLB job in jeopardy. There are still some moving parts before manager Terry Francona settles on a 26-man roster, so Benson to the minors is not a done deal. His eventual assignment hinges on the health of Spencer Steer (shoulder), and whether the manager has Gavin Lux stick mainly to infield duty.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reworks swing Benson reworked his swing during the offseason, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Benson needed to do something to become a more competitive option for the outfield in 2025. He batted .187 (.180 expected average) with a 39.7 strikeout percentage. Benson managed to provide some value with 16 steals finding playing time may be harder in 2025. The Reds recently added outfielder Austin Hays and plan to move Matt McLain to center field; it will be hard for Benson to carve out a regular role with such a crowded mix in the outfield.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SI.COM

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.

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting fifth start in six games Benson will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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