Outlook Andrew Benintendi
Power surge provides temporary spark, but brutal upcoming matchups limit weekly appeal
Benintendi has shown signs of life lately, batting .269 with five home runs over his last 30 days. He remains locked in as the primary designated hitter for the second-place White Sox, who currently hold a 38-32 record. His everyday role is incredibly secure with teammates Munetaka Murakami and Austin Hays currently sidelined on the injured list.
While his recent power surge is encouraging, our models project him for just eight home runs over 443 at-bats for the rest of the season. His current .236 season average aligns closely with his performance over the last two years, indicating his recent hot streak will likely regress toward a more modest .240-ish baseline.
The upcoming six-game road trip presents a brutal slate of pitching matchups, including dates with aces Gerrit Cole and Tarik Skubal. With four of his six projected opposing starters boasting an ERA under 3.20, Benintendi's offensive ceiling is severely capped this week. We recommend keeping him on your bench.
Updated 2 days ago
