Benintendi out 4-6 weeks after fracturing hand on HBP

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 23: Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 23, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will miss four-to-six weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand.

Benintendi was hit in the hand by a pitch and left Thursday's spring contest against the Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox announced the injury won't require surgery, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin.

Benintendi hadn't recorded a hit in five spring at-bats before sustaining the injury.

The 30-year-old's tenure on the South Side has been rocky since inking a five-year, $75-million contract before the 2023 campaign.

The one-time All-Star was the fourth-worst qualified player in baseball last season by fWAR. He owns a .246/.309/.374 slash line with 25 homers and 109 RBIs in 286 games for the White Sox.

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