Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 5/18/25 10:06 PM

Benson went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Benson stayed red-hot Sunday and provided all of the offensive production in the 3-1 victory. He's gone deep five times during his four-game homer streak. Since being recalled from Triple-A Louisville earlier this month, he's gone 11-for-26 (.423) with seven extra-base hits and 11 RBI. Benson's hot bat has earned him regular playing time lately, and that should continue, at least until Jake Fraley (calf) returns.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 5/18/25 9:47 AM

Benson started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Benson erased an early Cleveland lead with a solo shot in the fifth inning, giving him homers in three consecutive games. He has five extra-base hits in seven games since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. Benson's played all three outfield positions for the Reds, who have coped with injuries at all three spots within the last week.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sat 5/17/25 9:08 AM

Benson started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Benson took Tanner Bibee deep in the second inning with a three-run shot to put the Reds on the board early. It was his second straight game with a homer and three RBI. He's filling in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) but is hitting like he could replace Fraley (.205 average, .678 OPS) as the lefty-hitting component in a right-field platoon. Since his call-up, Benson is 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, two homers, seven RBI, three walks, a steal and three runs scored over six contests.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 5/15/25 5:18 PM

Benson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a two-RBI single during Thursday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Benson has bounced back and forth between the MLB and Triple-A this season, but he's seen extended action recently as TJ Friedl (wrist) and Jake Fraley (calf) tend to injuries. Thursday's contest marked Benson's first big-league homer and first multi-hit game of the 2025 campaign. Since being called up Friday, Benson has gone 5-for-14 (.357) with three extra-base hits at the plate.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 5/15/25 7:46 AM

Benson started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Benson started in place of the injured TJ Friedl, who was held out of the lineup with a wrist injury. Benson had been filling in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) in right field and is 3-for-11 with two doubles, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored over four games since returning to the majors. Assuming Friedl avoids joining Fraley on the injured list, Benson should soon shift back over to right field, where he'll likely occupy the strong side of a platoon with either Connor Joe or Rece Hinds.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Tue 5/13/25 2:56 PM

Benson is not in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Benson has started two of four games since getting recalled, and while he started Saturday and Sunday, he's sitting out the first game against Chicago, even with righty Jonathan Cannon on the bump. The righty-hitting Connor Joe is starting in right field and batting ninth.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Mon 5/12/25 8:13 AM

Benson started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Benson made a second consecutive start in right field since being called up at the end of last week. The lefty-hitting outfielder is filling in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) but may be limited to starting against right-handers. Benson is 1-for-7 with a double and an RBI during his second stint this season in the majors.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 5/11/25 10:01 AM

Benson started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-9 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Benson made his first start since being called up Friday. The lefty batter stepped in for the injured Jake Fraley (calf) and likely will see opportunities whenever the Reds face a right-handed pitcher. Benson and recent trade acquisition Connor Joe may platoon in right field while Fraley is unavailable.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Fri 5/9/25 4:00 PM

The Reds recalled Benson from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Benson getting the promotion and Austin Hays (hamstring) returning from the injured list Friday, the Reds are turning over their outfield depth chart. Both Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise were optioned to Triple-A to make room. Benson slashed .289/.377/.521 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases at Louisville.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sat 4/12/25 1:05 PM

The Reds optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Benson was recalled by the Reds on Tuesday and started in left field against the Giants on Wednesday, when he struck out in all four at-bats. Benson will return to Triple-A as Cincinnati activates Andrew Abbott (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.