Will Benson
OF CIN
Fri 8/9/24 9:02 AM

Benson started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Thursday's 10-4 extra-inning win over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Benson made his first start since being reinstated off the paternity list Wednesday. The steal was his 14th. He was later pinch hit for when a left-handed reliever entered, which has been the custom for much of this season. Benson, who is batting .196 overall, is 7-for-51 (.137) against southpaws.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 8/7/24 3:26 PM

The Reds activated Benson (personal) from the paternity list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Benson missed the last three games while welcoming a new member to his family. He's not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami with right-hander Valente Bellozo on the mound for the Marlins, but Benson will be available off the bench. Benson has held down a strong-side platoon role for much of the season, but he may be in store for fewer opportunities against right-handed pitching following the Reds' recent acquisition of Ty France.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 8/4/24 9:20 AM

The Reds placed Benson (personal) on the paternity list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Benson will miss between one and three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Joey Wiemer was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to add depth to the Cincinnati outfield in the short term.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Mon 7/29/24 10:50 PM

Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year. 

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 7/28/24 10:06 AM

Benson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Benson will begin Sunday's game in the dugout with lefty Tyler Alexander expected to serve as the Rays' primary pitcher. Benson went 1-for-7 with four strikeouts across the first two games of the series. Spencer Steer will start in left field and bat in the cleanup spot.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 7/24/24 4:06 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench for the second game of the day while southpaw Chris Sale takes the hill for Atlanta. Stuart Fairchild will enter the starting nine in center field in place of Benson, who went 1-for-4 with a double in Cincinnati's 9-4 win in the first game of the day.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Tue 7/23/24 4:11 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Benson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Chris Sale, who'll take the mound for Atlanta. Austin Slater will bat seventh and fill left field.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Mon 7/22/24 10:55 PM

Benson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in a 4-1 win over Atlanta on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Benson hit a solo home run in the third inning and then stole second and third in the fifth. Even on a huge night, he was pinch-hit for against a southpaw in the ninth frame. On the season, the 26-year-old is hitting a miserable .194 but has contributed 11 home runs and 13 steals across 299 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sat 7/20/24 4:18 PM

Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Lefty MacKenzie Gore will toe the slab for the Nats, so the lefty-hitting Benson will step out of the lineup while Austin Slater covers center field and bats sixth.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Fri 7/19/24 3:59 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Benson will yield to Stuart Fairchild in center field Friday due to southpaw Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Benson is slashing .190/.277/657 with 10 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 293 plate appearances this season.