LF,CF,RF - Cincinnati Reds
- Age 27
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
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Reds outfielder Will Benson slugged a pinch-hit, game-tying home run in a 4-3 win over the Royals on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Benson entered the game in the bottom of the ninth to hit for Reds shortstop Matt McLain, and rifled a game-tying, solo home run into the right field seats to even the score. The long ball was Benson's third of the season, as he is slashing .188/.324/.353 with three homers, 11 runs, six RBI, and a stolen base through 103 trips to the plate for the season.
Reds outfielder Will Benson hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in a 13-2 loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Benson was inserted as a pinch-hitter for Spencer Steer in the bottom of the ninth with the Reds down 13-0 and promptly slugged a two-run homer to avoid a shutout on the evening. The long ball was the 27-year-old's first of the season, as he is slashing .184/.326/.342 with four runs, three RBI, and a stolen base across 46 plate appearances on the campaign.
Reds outfielder Will Benson stole his first base of the season in a 5-4 win over the Twins on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Benson singled and stole second base in the fifth inning, but did not come around to score. He added a walk to his ledger in three plate appearances before being lifted for pitch-hitter Dane Myers. Benson showed speed in his first two seasons in Cincinnati, with 37 stolen bases across 236 games between 2023 and 2024, but stole just two bases in 90 games last season. He has scuffled in limited playing time so far this season, hitting .188 without a homer and a .578 OPS across 37 plate appearances on the campaign.
The Reds agreed to terms with OF Will Benson on a one-year, $1.725 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Benson slashed .226/.273/.435 last season across 253 at-bats. He is likely to compete in a platoon role for plate appearances with JJ Bleday.
Will Benson went 1-for-2 in loss to the Athletics with a home run, two RBI, one run scored, and one walk.
Fantasy Impact
The 27-year-old continues a steady stretch at the plate, hitting .294 with two home runs and four RBI over his last 15 games for the Reds. After yesterday’s loss, Benson now boasts a .229 batting average with 36 RBI and 11 home runs over 78 games this season.
