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Reds' Will Benson: Sitting Saturday
Will Benson isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.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.
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Reds' Will Benson: Out of Cincinnati lineup
Will Benson is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest in Milwaukee.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 Cincinnati Reds, while Miguel Andujar will serve as the designated hitter.
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Reds' Will Benson: Filling in at left field
Will Benson started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.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).
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Reds' Will Benson: Fills in at center field
Will Benson started in center field and went 0-for-5 in Wednesday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.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, playing every spot of the outfield. He's gone 4-for-16 with two home runs, one triple and five RBI during that stretch.
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Reds' Will Benson: Sitting after three straight starts
Will Benson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.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 Cincinnati 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.
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Reds' Will Benson: Goes deep again
Will 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.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.
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Reds' Will Benson: Knocks 11th homer
Will Benson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Athletics.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.
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Reds' Will Benson: Promoted Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds recalled Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.The 27-year-old was demoted to Louisville a couple weeks ago but is back with the Reds after Jake Fraley (knee) was designated for assignment. Benson has a .224/.269/.415 slash line with nine home runs in 61 MLB games this season and should step in as Cincinnati's No. 4 outfielder.
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Reds' Will Benson: Sent back to Triple-A
The Cincinnati Reds optioned Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.After Saturday's MLB Speedway Classic was suspended in the first inning due to rain, the Reds will be in need of an extra arm for the continuation of the contest Sunday. Having two minor-league options appears to have worked against Benson, who will head to the minors as Cincinnati brings right-hander Lyon Richardson aboard as its 27th man for the Speedway Classic. Benson should be back with the big club later this month.
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Reds' Will Benson: Productive in Friday's win
Will Benson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.He took reliever Dylan Dodd the other way in the seventh inning for his ninth long ball of the season, and his second off a left-handed pitcher. Benson remains a strong-side platoon player for the most part, but he's been struggling of late even in that role -- over 20 games since the beginning of July he's batting just .206 (13-for-63) with a 0:18 BB:K.
Will Benson
#30 RF / Cincinnati Reds / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 lb Age: 27 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 6%
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- NR