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Sitting versus southpaw Benson is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact With the Angels sending left-hander Patrick Sandoval to the mound Saturday, Bubba Thompson will start in right field and bat ninth. Benson has started in each of the Reds' last five games, going 3-for-17 with five walks and three stolen bases over that span.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more center field action With TJ Friedl out with a fractured wrist, Benson could get more starts in center field, along with Stuart Fairchild, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Benson and teammate Jake Fraley both should get more playing time not only because of Friedl's injury, but also because of Noelvi Marte's suspension, which presumably frees the DH spot up for either one of them or Jonathan India. Friedl will be sidelined for a minimum of 3-to-4 weeks, after which his wrist will be re-evaluated.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benson 'playing with a lot of confidence' as he opens spring with HR GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Will Benson couldn't help it. Even in a Spring Training game, the Reds' outfielder was caught up in the moment. In the fo...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • MLB.COM

Three hits, steal in loss Benson went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Benson went 7-for-16 with four steals across his last five games of the season. The outfielder was able to play semi-regularly in 2023, holding down a strong-side platoon role. He posted a .275/.365/.498 slash line with 11 home runs, 19 steals, 31 RBI, 51 runs scored, 15 doubles and eight triples across 329 plate appearances in his first year with the Reds.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Swipes two bags Tuesday Benson went 0-for-3 with two stolen bases in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians.

Impact While his activity on the basepaths didn't lead to any runs for the Reds, Benson still managed to contribute some fantasy value. The 25-year-old outfielder is stumbling to the finish line on the regular season, batting .160 (4-for-25) over 11 games since his last multi-hit performance, but he's still had something of a breakout in 2023 with 11 homers, 17 steals and an .847 OPS in 316 plate appearances, primarily in a strong-side platoon role.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits against southpaw Benson will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Benson's off day against lefty Bailey Falter means he's now been on the bench against nine consecutive southpaws. Stuart Fairchild will be Saturday's right fielder.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes 11th homer Benson went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Twins.

Impact Benson smoked a 408-foot, two-run homer to center in the fourth inning for his 11th of the year. He also knocked in an additional RBI via a sacrifice fly earlier in the second. The 25-year-old is having a breakout season, batting .268 with 11 home runs and 15 steals in 261 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips gets first major league win and Benson has 3 RBIs to lead Reds over Twins 7-3

Rookie Connor Phillips pitched three-hit ball over seven innings for his first major league win, Will Benson drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 7-...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Not starting versus southpaw Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Benson sits against most left-handed starting pitchers, and that's the case again Sunday with veteran Jose Quintana on the mound for New York. Nick Senzel is manning left field and batting second.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Benson is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact Left-hander David Peterson will toe the slab for New York on Friday, so the lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench. TJ Friedl, Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe will serve as the Reds' starting outfielders.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against southpaw Benson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The Reds are facing a lefty for the second day in a row and Benson has been absent from the lineup both times. He did receive two plate appearances off the bench Tuesday, so perhaps he'll make another mid-game appearance Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Benson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Benson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double in Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals, but he'll ride the pine in Tuesday's series opener at Detroit with left-hander Joey Wentz on the bump. Benson, 25, has batted just .152/.222/.212 in 36 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has three-hit day in win Benson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Benson recorded his second three-hit effort over his last four games and reached the double-digit home run mark with a solo blast in the third. His recent surge at the plate has him at 9 hits in 10 games this month, although he's started just six of those 10 games, as he continues to sit against lefties. The 25-year-old has put together a nice season during his first year in Cincinnati, slashing .273/.369/.502 with 10 homers, 27 RBI, 45 runs and a 37:89 BB:K in 287 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Southpaw Zack Thompson is set to start on the mound for St. Louis, so the lefty-hitting Benson will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's game. Nick Senzel, Harrison Bader and TJ Friedl will make up the Reds' outfield while Benson sits.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Benson is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Benson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer and a stolen base in Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners, but the Reds will go righty-heavy Friday as they match up against Cardinals lefty Drew Rom. Benson has batted .156/.229/.219 in 35 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offensive star in loss Benson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Seattle.

Impact Benson's had a rough go at the plate of late, as he entered Wednesday's game on a 4-for-29 (.138) run over the last 11 games. The outfielder is batting .269/.366/.488 with 14 doubles, six triples, nine homers, 26 RBI and 15 steals over 90 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact Benson is just 2-for-19 across his last seven games, so he'll get a day off to regroup Saturday. Nick Martini, TJ Friedl and Hunter Renfroe will make up Cincinnati's outfield while Benson rests.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out first game Benson is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Southpaw Jordan Wicks is on the hill for the Cubs, so Benson will take a seat. Newcomer Hunter Renfroe is in right field for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not start Monday Benson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Benson will get a breather after starting seven straight games in the outfield. Nick Senzel will get a chance to start Benson opening Monday's contest on the bench.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts grand slam in loss Benson went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Benson snapped a month-long homer drought with his ninth-inning slam, which got the Reds within two runs but no closer. During the 22-game power drought, he hit .250 with just one RBI, six extra-base hits and four stolen bases. The outfielder is up to eight long balls, 24 RBI, 39 runs scored, 14 thefts and a .278/.379/.502 slash line over 243 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14th steal Benson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in a 7-3 win over the Angels in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Benson entered Wednesday 1-for-10 across his last four games before going 3-for-8 with three runs across the twin bill. The outfielder is at a .281/.381/.498 slash line with 14 thefts, seven home runs, 20 RBI and 38 runs scored across 76 contests this season. Benson has a clear path to playing time in right field with Jake Fraley (toe) and Stuart Fairchild (concussion) out, though Fraley could be back in early September, at which point Benson would likely move to left field.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Benson will take a seat for the series finale while Toronto brings southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu to the hill. With Benson on the bench, Spencer Steer will pick up a start in left while TJ Friedl and Stuart Fairchild round out the Cincinnati outfield.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off versus lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Benson will join fellow lefty hitter Joey Votto on the bench Tuesday while the Guardians bring southpaw Logan Allen to the hill. Though he's coming off a productive weekend in Pittsburgh in which he went 5-for-9 with two walks, four runs and a stolen base, Benson will cede his spot in the outfield to TJ Hopkins in the series opener with Cleveland.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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