Will Benson '16 Scores Winning Run in MLB Debut
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Will Benson '16, a prospect in the Cleveland Guardians system, has been called up from Triple-A to the big leagues! Benson made his MLB debut on Monday, August 1, scoring the winning run in the Guardians' 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings.
Benson began his professional baseball career in June 2016 when he was selected 14th overall in the first round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Guardians.
We have made some moves, and they are these:
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 1, 2022
+ Selected the contract of OF Will Benson from Triple-A Columbus
- Optioned OF Alex Call to Triple-A Columbus
- Transferred LHP Anthony Gose to the 60-Day Injured List#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/nTvgnSAIjW
Amed is a gamer, baby.#ForTheLand | #GuardiWWins pic.twitter.com/DlCRzne3sO
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 2, 2022