LF,CF,RF - Cincinnati Reds MiLB
- Age 28
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Will Benson has cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Louisville.
Fantasy Impact
Benson was designated for assignment over the weekend, but will return to the Reds' organization after he was not picked up. The outfielder has struggled this season, hitting just .188 with three homers in 96 at-bats with the MLB club.
The Reds have designated outfielder Will Benson for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
The Reds needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for the return of Hunter Greene (elbow) from the injured list, costing Benson his spot in the process. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, hitting just .188 with three homers, a stolen base, and a .643 OPS across 114 trips to the plate.
Will Benson was optioned to Triple-A after Monday's loss to the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
With Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) set to rejoin the Reds on Tuesday, Benson was optioned down to the minors to make room in the roster. Benson has posted just a .643 OPS with three homers across 114 plate appearances in a part-time role for the Reds so far this year.
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.
