The Chicago White Sox have signed outfielder Patrick Kivlehan and left-hander Wes Benjamin to minor league deals. The White Sox also signed pitchers Will Carter, Matthew McGarry and Bowen Plagge to minor league contracts. Kivlehan played in just five games for the San Diego Padres in 2021 and had one hit in eight plate appearances. In parts of four big league seasons with the Padres, Reds and Diamondbacks, he's hit .208/.308/.398 with 10 home runs and 30 RBI in 250 plate appearances. Benjamin spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers, recording a 6.80 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 40 strikeouts and 24 walks in 45 innings over 21 appearances (three starts). Both Kivlehan and Benjamin will give the White Sox some organizational depth.
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder/outfielder Patrick Kivlehan from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday. He will join the major league roster. Outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) was moved to the 60-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Kivlehan will provide bench depth down the stretch after hitting an impressive .298 with 20 home runs, 71 RBI and five steals for Triple-A Louisville and Triple-A Las Vegas this year.
Jesse Winker Resting Wednesday, Patrick Kivlehan Starting In Right Field
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker will have Wednesday evening off. The prospect has done a nice job filling in for Scott Schebler (shoulder). Winker has two home runs in 29 at-bats since becoming a regular in the Reds lineup and is worthy of consideration if you have the roster space. Outfielder Patrick Kivlehan will replace Winker tonight and bat second. Kivlehan has really struggled with the bat this season with a .212 batting average and is not the best option in daily leagues tonight.
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