Wes Benjamin RP FA Mon 8/23/21 11:44 AM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
The Rangers recalled Benjamin from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Monday's game against the Red Sox, freelance baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin was summoned from the minors to give the Rangers a healthy arm after starter Mike Foltynewicz and long reliever Drew Anderson were placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday. As a result of Foltynewicz being deactivated, the Rangers will likely shorten their rotation from six to five men, with Spencer Howard moving up a day in the pitching schedule to take Foltynewicz's turn Wednesday in Cleveland. Though Benjamin will be available out of the bullpen Monday and in Tuesday's series opener in Cleveland, the Rangers will likely look to stay away from him, if possible, so he can serve as a piggyback option behind Howard, who hasn't worked more than three innings in any of his three starts with Texas. Anderson had previously worked in a tandem with Howard before landing on the IL.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Fri 8/13/21 5:17 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
He will head down to clear a spot for Dane Dunning (knee) who was activated in a corresponding move. Benjamin will likely be recalled later in the season when the Rangers need a fresh bullpen arm.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Sun 8/8/21 2:14 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander has been in the minors since early July and will rejoin the big-league club ahead of Sunday's series finale in Oakland. Benjamin has an 8.10 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 12:12 K:BB over 13.1 MLB innings this season.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Sat 7/3/21 6:45 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin made just one relief appearance after he was called up by the Rangers in late June, and he allowed no hits and two walks while striking out one in a scoreless inning. The southpaw will now return to the minors after right-hander Dennis Santana was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Wed 6/23/21 5:30 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
The Rangers recalled Benjamin from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty's 12.1 innings with the Rangers this season have been far from pretty, as he's posted an 8.76 ERA and walked 10 batters. Triple-A hasn't been too much kinder to Benjamin, as he has a 6.60 ERA in 15 innings at that level. Given his struggles, Benjamin is unlikely to pitch high-leverage innings for the Rangers, but he'll serve as additional bullpen depth.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Fri 6/4/21 3:09 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin has already spent three separate stints on the Rangers' roster this season. He's struggled to an 8.76 ERA, 2.19 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 12.1 innings, so it's perhaps no surprise that he's failed to stick around on a permanent basis. Kyle Gibson (groin) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Tue 5/25/21 3:49 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Round Rock.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty figures to fill the rotation spot of Kyle Gibson (groin), who went to the injured list Tuesday. Benjamin has started three games this season, one being with the Rangers and the other two with Round Rock. His ERA is above 6.00 at both levels, but the big-league club now looks to him for innings while the innings-eating Gibson misses time.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Sat 5/15/21 4:11 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The move comes a day after Benjamin suffered the loss in a short start Friday against Houston, allowing three runs in just 1.2 innings. The lefty pitched to a 7.36 ERA in 7.1 innings during this stint with the Rangers, and yields his roster spot to right-hander Hunter Wood.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Sat 5/15/21 12:39 AM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin (0-2) allowed three runs on three hits and three walks over 1.2 innings Friday, striking out two and taking the loss against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
After getting through a scoreless first inning while issuing just one walk, Benjamin allowed the first five batters in the second to reach base. After a one-out sacrifice fly to make it 3-0 on his 49th pitch, he was lifted from the contest. It was the first start of the season for the 27-year-old and it's unclear if he'll get another shot in the rotation anytime soon.
Wes Benjamin RP FA Fri 5/14/21 5:34 PM
Wes Benjamin
RP FA
Benjamin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and will start Friday at Houston.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was confirmed as Friday's starter earlier in the week, and he's now officially rejoined the big-league roster. Benjamin has allowed three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and six walks through 5.2 innings this season.