Andrew Benintendi Trying To Recover In Time For Opening Day
24 seconds agoChicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) wants to push his rehab timeline and try to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The fracture that Benintendi suffered in his right hand in Thursday's Cactus League game is just below his pinkie finger, and he can already form a fist with his hand. He's been through a hamate fracture before and thinks this fracture is less of a hindrance to his swing. The White Sox gave the 30-year-old veteran outfielder a four- to six-week timetable for a recovery, which means he could be ready right around Opening Day, depending on how his rehab goes. However, the White Sox aren't going to rush him by any means. If Benintendi begins the year on the injured list, Austin Slater would probably be the team's starting left fielder. Benintendi hit 20 homers for the second time in his career in 2024, but he has virtually zero fantasy upside anywhere else and doesn't contribute anything on defense.
Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Source: The Athletic - James Fegan