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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 7/14/24 12:28 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Benson and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Jake Fraley will retreat to the bench for the final game before the All-Star break while the Marlins send a southpaw (Trevor Rogers) to the hill. Austin Slater and Spencer Steer will replace Benson and Fraley in center field and left field, respectively.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 7/11/24 10:40 AM

Benson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Benson will hit the bench for a second straight day while the Rockies bring another southpaw (Austin Gomber) to the hill. With fellow left-handed hitter Jake Fraley also out of the lineup, the Reds will open up room in the starting outfield for Austin Slater and Rece Hinds.