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Gets into lineup Benson started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Thursday's 10-4 extra-inning win over Miami.

Impact Benson made his first start since being reinstated off the paternity list Wednesday. The steal was his 14th. He was later pinch hit for when a left-handed reliever entered, which has been the custom for much of this season. Benson, who is batting .196 overall, is 7-for-51 (.137) against southpaws.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity leave The Reds activated Benson from the paternity list Wednesday.

Impact Benson missed the last three games while adding a member to his family. He is not in Wednesday's lineup in Miami but will be available off the bench.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on paternity leave The Reds placed Benson (personal) on the paternity list Sunday.

Impact Benson will miss between one and three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Joey Wiemer was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to add depth to the Cincinnati outfield in the short term.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Benson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays.

Impact Benson will begin Sunday's game in the dugout with lefty Tyler Alexander expected to serve as the Rays' primary pitcher. Benson went 1-for-7 with four strikeouts across the first two games of the series. Spencer Steer will start in left field and bat in the cleanup spot.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for nightcap Benson is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench for the second game of the day while southpaw Chris Sale takes the hill for Atlanta. Stuart Fairchild will enter the starting nine in center field in place of Benson, who went 1-for-4 with a double in Cincinnati's 9-4 win in the first game of the day.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for Atlanta. Austin Slater will bat seventh and fill left field.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, two steals in win Benson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in a 4-1 win over Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Benson hit a solo home run in the third inning and then stole second and third in the fifth. Even on a huge night, he was pinch-hit for against a southpaw in the ninth frame. On the season, the 26-year-old is hitting a miserable .194 but has contributed 11 home runs and 13 steals across 299 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, two steals in win Benson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in a 4-1 win over Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Benson went yard in the third inning and then stole second and third base in the fifth. Even so, he was pinch-hit for against a southpaw in the ninth. On the season, the 26-year-old is hitting a miserable .194 but has contributed 11 home runs and 13 steals across 299 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against southpaw Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Lefty MacKenzie Gore will toe the slab for the Nats, so the lefty-hitting Benson will step out of the lineup while Austin Slater covers center field and bats sixth.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Benson will yield to Stuart Fairchild in center field Friday due to southpaw Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Benson is slashing .190/.277/657 with 10 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 293 plate appearances this season.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Benson and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Jake Fraley will retreat to the bench for the final game before the All-Star break while the Marlins send a southpaw (Trevor Rogers) to the hill. Austin Slater and Spencer Steer will replace Benson and Fraley in center field and left field, respectively.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will hit the bench for a second straight day while the Rockies bring another southpaw (Austin Gomber) to the hill. With fellow left-handed hitter Jake Fraley also out of the lineup, the Reds will open up room in the starting outfield for Austin Slater and Rece Hinds.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Benson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Even though injuries have decimated the Cincinnati outfield of late, the lefty-hitting Benson will still hit the bench Wednesday while the Reds oppose a southpaw (Kyle Freeland). Despite slashing just .173/.225/.309 since the beginning of June, Benson looks like he should still have a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching, at least until Cincinnati reclaims some health.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson's 3-run homer, 458-foot shot by rookie Rece Hinds lead Reds to 12-6 rout of Rockies

Will Benson hit a three-run homer in a five-run second inning, rookie Rece Hinds crushed a 458-foot shot and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 12-6 win over the Colorado Rockies

JULY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Out against left-hander Benson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.

Impact Benson clubbed a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Yankees, but he'll take a seat Wednesday with lefty Carlos Rodon toeing the slab for the opposition. Blake Dunn is covering right field for the Reds.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks homer drought Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact Benson snapped a 26-game homerless streak, tagging Luis Gil for a two-run shot in the fifth inning. After enduring an 0-for-25 stretch in the middle of June, Benson looks to be turning the corner, batting 4-for-18 with four runs and six RBI in his last five games. Still, the outfielder is batting .191 with a 39.4 percent strikeout rate on the year.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to win Benson went 1-for-5 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over St. Louis.

Impact Benson hit a two-run single, stole a base, then scored as part of Cincinnati's six-run fifth inning. The outfielder has four RBI over the last three games, which follows a miserable 14-game stretch during which he was 1-for-31 with no runs driven in.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Benson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday contest versus the Pirates.

Impact Benson will get a rare day off against a right-hander while the Pirates send Luis Ortiz to the hill in the series finale. Nick Martini, Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley will form the Cincinnati outfield from left to right.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns, extends hitless streak Benson started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Benson, who was back on the field after dealing with an elbow ailment, continued to slump this month. He's gone 25 at-bats without a hit, and his batting average dropped to .188 following the loss.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns, extends hitless streak Benson started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Pirates.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steer and Benson homer and the Reds get another solid start from Greene in a 3-1 win over Dodgers

Spencer Steer and Will Benson homered, Hunter Greene pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Los Angeles Dodgers a season-high fourth straight loss, s...

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Drops to ninth in order Benson batted ninth and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over San Diego.

Impact Benson had been Cincinnati's leadoff batter against right-handers since TJ Friedl (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list last week. Rookie Jacob Hurtubise took on the role Tuesday with Benson sliding to the bottom of the order. Benson had gone 4-for-18 with two walks and two home runs over his last five games as the leadoff batter. It's unclear if this will be manager David Bell's plan going forward until Friedl is ready.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson's two-run blast helps Reds down Diamondbacks Will Benson hit a two-run homer and Hunter Greene pitched seven solid innings as the Cincinnati Reds notched a 6-2 victory over the Arizona...

MAY 15, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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Will Benson's 3-run homer, 458-foot shot by rookie Rece Hinds lead Reds to 12-6 rout of Rockies

Steer and Benson homer and the Reds get another solid start from Greene in a 3-1 win over Dodgers