Benson calls it a career: According to FOXSports.com, SP Kris Benson announced his retirement on Monday after nine years in the majors. The former No. 1 overall pick went 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA in three starts for the Diamondbacks last season before missing the remainder of the year due to a right shoulder injury. “I’m done,” the 36-year-old said by phone from his home outside Atlanta. “I decided pretty much after this past season that I wasn’t going to pursue anything. I’ve been putting way too much into it and not getting enough out of it, as far as the rehab, working out, training, and then not getting the type of results I expect from myself. He finished his career with a 70-75 record and a 4.42 ERA. (Updated 01/10/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Benson's best season came in his sophomore year when he went 10-12 with a 3.85 ERA for the Pirates. He posted double-digit wins only three more times after that but never had another season with an ERA under 4.00. Benson, who underwent three arm surgeries in his career, hadn't been a viable Fantasy option since 2006 and can obviously be ignored in all formats going forward as his career is over. (Updated 01/10/2011).
04/29/2010 14:51 D-Backs place Benson, Rosales on DL
One day after the Diamondbacks' Kris Benson was pulled from a start after two innings, the right-hander was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
04/28/2010 20:23 D-Backs overcome blown lead, Johnson's HR downs Rockies in 10th
Kelly Johnson homered to lead off the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks, after blowing a six-run lead and then falling behind by five, rallied past the Colorado Rockies 12-11 Wednesday.
04/25/2010 13:19 Week 4 Fantasy Pitching Planner
Will Phil Hughes make the most of two scheduled starts in Fantasy Week 4? Our Eric Mack takes a close look at the next seven days for every starting rotation in his latest Pitching Planner.
04/18/2010 17:03 Week 3 Fantasy Pitching Planner
How many elite two-start pitchers are shaping up for this week? Who might be coming back from an early-season injury? Our Eric Mack sizes up all 30 rotations in his latest Pitching Planner.
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