Bears sign KBO veteran Benjamin as temporary injury replacement | Yonhap News Agency

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OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The Doosan Bears announced their signing of left-hander Wes Benjamin as a short-term injury replacement Monday. KT Wiz starter Wes Benjamin pitches against the LG Twins during Game 5 of the first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization postseason at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, in this Oct. 11, 2024, file photo. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #KBO #baseball Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev Bears sign KBO veteran Benjamin as temporary injury replacement Next Bears sign KBO veteran Benjamin as temporary injury replacement

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By Yoo Jee-ho
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The Doosan Bears announced their signing of left-hander Wes Benjamin as a short-term injury replacement Monday.
The Bears said Benjamin agreed to a six-week contract worth US$50,000 to fill in for starter Chris Flexen, who has been sidelined with a right rotator cuff injury.
Benjamin, 32, previously pitched for another Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club, KT Wiz, from 2022 to 2024. He compiled a 31-18 record with a 3.74 ERA in 74 starts, with 390 strikeouts in 406 1/3 innings.
Benjamin also had a 3.54 ERA in 40 2/3 innings across nine postseason outings.
Prior to his first tour of duty in the KBO, Benjamin appeared in 21 games for the Texas Rangers from 2020 to 2021. After the 2024 season, Benjamin signed with the San Diego Padres but spent 2025 in Triple-A. In 28 outings there, Benjamin went 4-8 with a 6.42 ERA.
The Padres released Benjamin in November.
The Bears said they will bank on Benjamin's track record as a successful starter in the KBO, adding that the southpaw can still be a competitive pitcher at this level.
The Bears said Benjamin will join the team as soon as necessary administrative steps are completed.
KT Wiz starter Wes Benjamin pitches against the LG Twins during Game 5 of the first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization postseason at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, in this Oct. 11, 2024, file photo. (Yonhap)
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- KT Wiz starter Wes Benjamin pitches against the LG Twins during Game 5 of the first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization postseason at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, in this Oct. 11, 2024, file photo. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #KBO #baseball Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

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- The Bears said they will bank on Benjamin's track record as a successful starter in the KBO, adding that the southpaw can still be a competitive pitcher at this level.
- The Bears said Benjamin will join the team as soon as necessary administrative steps are completed.
- KT Wiz starter Wes Benjamin pitches against the LG Twins during Game 5 of the first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization postseason at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, in this Oct. 11, 2024, file photo. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #KBO #baseball Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.
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