White Sox's Andrew Benintendi: Hitting third in lineup
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Manager Pedro Grifol said he likes hitting Benintendi third in the order "right now," Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
The White Sox signed Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract in December so it's no surprise that he'll play a significant role for the team. In his full quote, Grifol hinted that Benintendi could move around the order in the future. It's also likely that he'd shift down the order when a lefty is on the mound. Spring training results aren't all that important for a veteran hitter, but Benintendi has only one hit through nine plate appearances early in the exhibition season.
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White Sox's Andrew Benintendi: Nets five-year pact with White Sox
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Benintendi (wrist) signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the White Sox on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Benintendi put together a .304/.373/.399 slash line with five home runs and eight stolen bases for the Royals and Yankees this past season. He doesn't run nearly as well as he used to and his already modest power bottomed out in 2022. However, Benintendi does offer good on-base skills and an adequate glove. He should score a good number of runs if he wins a spot high in the White Sox's batting order. Benintendi had hamate bone surgery in September, but he should be fine for spring training.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Won't return for ALCS
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The Yankees didn't activate Benintendi (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday in advance of Game 1 of their American League Championship Series with the Astros.
According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Benintendi was never viewed as a good bet to make it back for this round of the postseason, despite having recently taken batting practice against high-velocity pitching. He still needs more time to regain strength in his surgically repaired wrist, but the Yankees haven't ruled out the possibility of Benintendi being available for the World Series if New York should get past Houston.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Gearing up for potential return
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Benintendi (wrist) is ramping up his activity ahead of a potential return for the ALCS, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Benintendi hit off a high-velocity pitching machine Thursday and is set to travel to Tampa Bay to face live at-bats. If all goes well and the Yankees advance to the ALCS, Benintendi could be back in the lineup for the stretch run. For the time being, Oswaldo Cabrera will start in left field and bat sixth in Friday's ALDS matchup with the Guardians.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Slated to take dry swings
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Benintendi (wrist) is scheduled to begin taking dry swings Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Benintendi said last week that he doesn't expect to return from the injured list before the playoffs, but it's encouraging that he'll resume swinging over the weekend. It's not yet clear whether the 28-year-old will be available for the start of the postseason, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Not expected back before playoffs
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Benintendi (wrist) said Thursday that he doesn't expect to return from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Benintendi broke the hook of his hamate bone in early September and underwent surgery. He hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery process, but he said Thursday that his mindset during his rehab has been to prepare for a potential postseason return. The 28-year-old isn't sure when he'll be able to resume swinging a bat, but he hopes that he'll be in the mix to return during the playoffs. If the Yankees win the American League East, they'll begin postseason play in the ALDS on Oct. 11.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Getting surgery Tuesday
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Benintendi's right wrist surgery is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Benintendi's upcoming procedure will repair the hook of the hamate bone in his wrist and is expected to keep him on the shelf for several weeks, which could mean that he won't play again during the regular season. A clearer timeline on Benintendi's recovery may come forth once the procedure is completed, but for at least the time being, his absence will open up more reps in left field for the likes of Aaron Hicks, Estevan Florial, Tim Locastro and Marwin Gonzalez.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Requires surgery
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Benintendi (wrist) broke the hook of his hamate bone and will undergo surgery during the upcoming week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Benintendi underwent X-rays this weekend that came back negative, and he was initially diagnosed with right wrist discomfort. However, the issue is apparently more significant and should keep the 28-year-old off the field for several weeks. He'll meet with doctors Monday to determine a better timetable for his return, and he hopes that he can be back on the field late in the regular season, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Lands on 10-day IL
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Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation Saturday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Benintendi hurt his right wrist on a swing Friday against the Rays and underwent X-rays that came back negative, but he's dealing with inflammation that will sideline him for at least a week and a half. The 28-year-old will undergo further imaging on his wrist and is unlikely to have a clearer timetable for his return until the results of his tests are known. Oswaldo Cabrera and Aaron Hicks should see increased playing time in the outfield while Benintendi is unavailable.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Benintendi (wrist) isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
Benintendi sustained a right wrist injury during Friday's matchup against Tampa Bay and underwent X-rays after the game that came back negative. The results of his MRI aren't yet known, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game while Aaron Hicks starts in left field and bats ninth.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: X-rays negative
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Benintendi's X-rays on his right wrist were negative, and he'll undergo an MRI on Saturday.
Benintendi exited Friday's game against the Rays after hurting his right wrist on a swing. Although the 28-year-old will undergo further testing, early test results suggest that he's avoided a significant injury. If he's forced to miss additional time, Oswaldo Cabrera and Aaron Hicks could see additional work in the outfield.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Undergoing X-rays
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Benintendi exited Friday's game against the Rays due to a right wrist injury and will undergo X-rays.
Benintendi appeared to hurt his wrist on a swing in the top of the third inning, and he was replaced by a pinch hitter. A better idea of his status will likely come into focus once the results of his X-rays are known.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Exits with injury
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Benintendi was removed from Friday's game against the Rays in the top of the third inning due to an apparent right hand injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Benintendi went 1-for-1 with a double to begin Friday's matchup, but he appeared to hurt his right hand on a swing in the top of the third. He was replaced by a pinch hitter, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to return Saturday.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Knocks homer Tuesday
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Benintendi went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Angels.
Benintendi cooled off a bit after a warm stretch last week, but he's still gone 14-for-40 (.350) over his last 10 games. He's added two homers, seven RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base in that span. The veteran outfielder is up to a .303/.373/.397 slash line with five long balls, 51 RBI, 54 runs scored and eight steals through 124 games between the Yankees and the Royals this season.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Showcases power Sunday
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Benintendi went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI, a walk and a strikeout during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.
Benintendi has had a sluggish start offensively since joining the Yankees in late July, and his go-ahead home run in the seventh inning Sunday marked the first time he's gone yard since the trade. Over 23 games with the Yankees, the 28-year-old has slashed .211/.322/.368 with a home run, a triple, seven doubles, 10 runs, seven RBI and three stolen bases.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Sitting Wednesday
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Benintendi is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Mariners.
Benintendi will get a breather after he went 5-for-14 with three doubles, three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base over the last three contests. Miguel Andujar will take over in left field and bat seventh in the series finale.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Picking up steam
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Benintendi went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a run and three RBI in Monday's 9-4 victory versus Seattle.
Benintendi knocked a run-scoring double in the third inning and drove home two more with another double in the fifth. The veteran outfielder had a slow start to his tenure with the Yankees, going 2-for-25 over his first nine games. Benintendi may be turning things around, though, as he's gone 4-for-9 with three extra-base hits over his past two contests.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Heads to bench
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Benintendi will sit Saturday against the Cardinals.
Benintendi started eight straight games after coming over in a trade with the Royals in late July, but he hasn't had much success at the plate, grabbing just two hits. Aaron Hicks will be the left fielder Saturday.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Collects sixth steal
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Benintendi 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Mariners.
The 28-year-old outfielder has gone just 1-for-20 to begin his Yankees tenure, but he's drawn eight walks in seven games and chipped in two of his six steals on the season. Benintendi is still batting .305 on the year, and it's only a matter of time until hits start falling in for him in pinstripes.
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Yankees' Andrew Benintendi: Swipes fifth bag
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Benintendi went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in an 8-6 loss Sunday against Kansas City.
Benintendi walked in the fourth and sixth innings -- stealing second in the sixth -- and grounded out in his other two plate appearances. The veteran is 1-for-10 with six walks since being acquired in a trade with Kansas City. He compiled a .341/.444/.378 line with no homers, four stolen bases and a 16:11 BB:K in 25 July games. In four games as a Yankee, he's hit first, third, fifth and sixth while starting in left field each game.
