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Jake Fraley In Line To Return This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) started a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville. As it appears, the 26-year-old could come off the injured list as early as Friday for the start of a crucial four-game weekend series with the Chicago Cubs. Fraley is slated to primarily operate as the team's designated hitter upon his return, but eventually work his way back into the outfield. Will Benson figures to have the most to lose in terms of playing time when that happens, but Cincinnati's depth chart is simply ravaged by injuries currently. Fraley has been a steady mixed-league fantasy contributor this season, batting .263 with 15 home runs, 63 RBI, 40 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases across 289 at-bats.

Aug 31 · Source via Reds Will Benson Jake Fraley

Reds Claim Hunter Renfroe Off Waivers From Angels

The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday claimed outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to sources. The Reds are just a game out of the final wild-card spot in the National League, so they decided to add some outfield depth on Thursday by picking up both Renfroe and Harrison Bader. The 31-year-old Renfroe should be a lineup regular for Cincinnati the rest of the way, either in a corner-outfield spot or at designated hitter. In 126 games for the Angels in 2023, he's hit .242/.304/.434 with 19 home runs, 31 doubles, 56 RBI and 56 runs scored in 504 plate appearances. Will Benson and Nick Senzel will most likely move back to bench roles in Cincinnati for the final month of the regular season.

Aug 31 · Source via Angels Reds Will Benson Hunter Renfroe Nick Senzel

Will Benson Sitting Tuesday Versus Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is not in Tuesday night's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. The 25-year-old had a nice day as part of a doubleheader Sunday versus the Pirates, combining to go 2-for-5 with a triple, two walks, two runs scored, and a stolen base while the Reds split the twin bill with their NL Central foe. It's been a big season for Benson who is hitting .283 with seven home runs, 12 stolen bases, and a .902 OPS across 69 appearances. However, Benson's unsustainable .402 BABIP and elevated 30.2% K% are indicators of regression to come while his .326 xwOBA sits well below his current .387 wOBA in 215 plate appearances on the campaign.

Aug 15 · Source via Reds Will Benson

Will Benson Returns From Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo, and he's starting in right field and hitting eighth in Cincy's batting order. Benson missed just one game due to back stiffness and will be back in there to start the weekend. The 25-year-old left-handed hitter will return to a .269/.373/.503 slash line with an .875 OPS, seven home runs, 10 doubles, five triples, 20 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 204 plate appearances and 66 games in his first year for the Reds and just his second in the big leagues. Benson hasn't been very good so far in August, but he should see plenty of playing time against right-handers down the stretch, especially after the Reds optioned Nick Senzel to the minors on Friday.

Aug 11 · Source via Reds Will Benson

Jake Fraley, Will Benson Sitting Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielders Jake Fraley and Will Benson are not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against a left-handed pitcher as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and southpaw Wade Miley. Nick Senzel is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Spencer Steer will get the start in left field and hit fifth against Miley in the first-half finale. Fraley has been a consistent contributor for the Reds so far in 2023, hitting .276 (62-for-225) with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 33 runs scored in 73 games, but he's gone just 3-for-30 with no homer against lefties this year. Benson is also hitting a strong .293 (34-for-116) on the year, but he's only had one hit in 10 at-bats against lefties.

Jul 9 · Source via Reds Will Benson Jake Fraley

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