Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) will return to the lineup batting fifth and playing left field on Monday against Jameson Taillon and the visiting New York Yankees. Benintendi exited last Tuesday's game with a left shoulder strain and was considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old left fielder is having an up-and-down season for KC, hitting .255/.306/.409 overall with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, and eight stolen bases on 76 hits with 41 runs scored. He could be a fantasy option in deep leagues, but nothing more.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) played catch and was able to get some outfield work in on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Benintendi left Tuesday's contest prematurely with a left shoulder strain. He is day-to-day, but Royals manager Mike Matheny said that he could be available for tonight's game as a pinch-hitter. Benintendi's had an unspectacular first campaign with the Royals, slashing .258/.308/.414 with 11 HRs, 38 RBI, 41 runs, and eight stolen bases in 80 games. He's a below-average fantasy player and should only be a bench option in deeper leagues.

Updating an earlier report, Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game with a left shoulder strain, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. It's very possible that this injury could land him on the injured list, but managers should look for further updates after Tuesday's game. He's been a solid option in deeper formats this season, slashing .259/.307/.415 with 11 homers, seven steals, 38 RBI and 41 runs scored over 79 games. While he's out, expect Jarrod Dyson to see more playing time.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game with an apparent shoulder injury, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Benintendi injured himself while sliding into second base, and was seen holding his left shoulder as he walked off the field, with Jarrod Dyson entering the game as a pinch-runner. There's no word on the type of injury or severity, so for now managers should consider him day-to-day and look for updates on his condition later in the evening.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi isn't in the starting lineup for the final game of the team's series against the Chicago White Sox. Hunter Dozier has moved from third base to left field in place of Benintendi, with Hanser Alberto stepping in at third base against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Dozier is hitting fifth while Alberto is batting seventh. Considering Dozier starts most days for Kansas City, this is essentially Alberto replacing Benintendi in the lineup. The infielder is batting .262 with a .282 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 173 plate appearances this season. If you need streaming help on Thursday, you're probably better off looking elsewhere.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi had a strong offensive game in the team's 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. This was his second consecutive two-hit game as he went 2-for-4 with a home run on Monday. July has been a quiet month overall for Benintendi. Over 15 games this month, Benintendi is slashing .217/.226/.433 with three home runs, seven RBI and 10 runs. He's really cooled down after a strong May in which he slashed .340/.377/.443. He's batting .269 with a .253 xBA on the year. He can be rostered in five-outfielder leagues and AL-only leagues, but in other formats, he's fine to leave on waivers.

MIAMI -- Giancarlo Stanton drilled his major-league-leading 55th homer to lead the Miami Marlins to a 13-1 win over the New York Mets on Monday.It was Miami's first game at Marlins Park since Sept. 6, with three contests were moved to Milwaukee due to Hurricane Irma. The Marlins won for just the fourth time in their past 21 games.Stanton's homer traveled 455 feet and was clocked at 114 mph. He went 2-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBIs. After not going deep since Sept. 9, Stanton has now launched the most homers by a National League player since Ryan Howard hit 58 for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006.New York's Matt Harvey (5-6) took the loss after allowing a season-high 12 hits, two walks and seven runs in four innings.Yankees 2, Twins 1NEW YORK -- Aroldis Chapman recorded the final five outs after Dellin Betances loaded the bases in the eighth inning as New York held to beat Minnesota.Chapman entered after Betances was booed off the mound for hitting Robbie Grossman with a pitch... [More]

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The Boston Red Sox placed rookie outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 15-day disabled on Thursday due to a sprained left knee.Benintendi was injured during the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He is slated to undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity.Benintendi is batting .324 in 68 at-bats since reaching the majors on Aug. 2. He has one homer and 10 RBIs in 21 games. Boston recalled infielder Marco Hernandez from Triple-A Pawtucket to fill the roster spot. Hernandez was batting .309 with five homers and 29 RBIs at Pawtucket.Hernandez has a .295 average in 44 at-bats with the Red Sox this season.