Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 6/29/25 5:07 PM

Benson went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The Cincinnati outfielder ripped an RBI single off San Diego closer Robert Suarez in the ninth for the walk-off win. The single also allowed Benson to secure his first three-hit game since May 18 against Cleveland. Since that date, Benson had struggled to a .163/.240/.233 slash line across 100 plate appearances prior to this contest, so perhaps this performance can turn around his fortunes. The 27-year-old is on the strong side of a platoon in right field with Rece Hinds and is now slashing .233/.299/.433 across 137 total plate appearances.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/25/25 3:43 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Benson and fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley will all hit the bench for the series finale while the Yankees send a southpaw (Max Fried) to the bump for the second straight day. Though Benson has been a fixture in the Cincinnati outfield against right-handed pitching for the past five weeks, his playing time could soon dry up with Austin Hays (foot) nearing a return from the injured list.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Mon 6/23/25 3:23 PM

Benson is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Benson had been in the lineup every time the Reds faced a righty since May 10, but he'll take a seat Monday as the Yankees send right-hander Allan Winans to the bump. Gavin Lux will play left field Monday.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/18/25 8:28 AM

Benson started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Benson got the Reds started with a two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning that erased the Twins' early advantage. He's been a sub-.200 hitter (10-for-59, .169) since a hot streak in the middle of May put him on the fantasy radar. Despite the downturn, Benson's managed to maintain a regular presence in the lineup against right-handers. That could change when Austin Hays (foot) is ready to return.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 6/15/25 10:22 AM

Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
The Tigers are deploying a lefty opener in Tyler Holton, but right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long is slated to work in bulk relief. Benson will begin the contest on the bench but could be a candidate to replace Connor Joe in left field once Gipson-Long takes the mound.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/11/25 10:04 AM

Benson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
With lefty Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, Benson will take a seat for the series finale along with fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley. Benson had started each of the Reds' last four games, going 3-for-13 with a double, three walks, four runs and one RBI.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/11/25 8:18 AM

Benson started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Benson doubled in the fifth inning and came home one batter later for the lone offense in this pitchers' duel. He's found a home in left field, but that could end soon. Austin Hays (foot) ran the bases Tuesday as part of a test and could be activated in the coming days if he feels OK afterwards. Since homering five times in nine games upon his latest call-up to the big leagues, Benson's batted .173 (9-for-52) with one home run, five RBI and a .500 OPS over the last 18 contests.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/4/25 7:36 AM

Benson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Benson struck out in his first three at-bats but made up for it with a solo home run in the eighth to make it a 4-2 lead for the Reds. Benson's cooled off considerably since his mini outburst at the plate in mid-May during which he had five homers and 10 RBI in four games. Since May 21, he's hitting just .147/.205/.245 with a 30.8 percent strikeout rate.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sat 5/31/25 9:41 AM

Benson started in left field and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Benson, who had been playing right field for an injured Jake Fraley, maintained a lineup presence with Fraley's return Friday. A convenient opening in left field occurred when the Reds placed Austin Hays (foot) on the 10-day injured list. Benson has cooled off since he homered five times in four games in the middle of the month, going 3-for-21 with two walks, three RBI and two runs over his last seven games.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 5/25/25 9:41 AM

Benson started in right field and went 0-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Benson was back in the lineup against a right-handed starter, after he was held out against southpaws the prior three games. Benson made an impact immediately after his call-up from Triple-A Louisville with five home runs, three doubles, 11 RBI, one steal and seven runs scored over his first 10 games. Since then, he's gone 0-for-5 over seven plate appearances. Jake Fraley (calf) has started a rehab assignment, so Benson's run as the primary right fielder against right-handed pitching may end soon.