"The Padres released left-hander Wes Benjamin earlier this week, according to the minor league transactions log. He joined the organization in February on a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to MLB Spring Training. Benjamin spent his 2025 campaign with Triple-A El Paso. Texas took Benjamin in the fifth round of the 2014 draft. He posted solid results as he moved through the Rangers' system, recording a sub-4.00 ERA in each of his first four seasons."
"Benjamin reached Triple-A in 2019. He struggled to a 5.52 ERA, but set career highs in starts (25) and innings (135 1/3). Benjamin debuted with the Rangers in the shortened 2020 season. He scuffled to a 4.84 ERA over eight appearances, though his xERA was more than a run lower. Benjamin got another look with the big-league club in 2021, but was blasted for 22 earned runs in 22 2/3 innings. He elected minor league free agency at the end of the season."
Wes Benjamin was released by the Padres after the 2025 season with Triple-A El Paso. Texas drafted Benjamin in the fifth round in 2014 and he posted sub-4.00 ERAs across his first four minor-league seasons. He reached Triple-A in 2019, struggled to a 5.52 ERA while setting career highs in starts and innings, and debuted with the Rangers in 2020. He had limited big-league success and elected minor-league free agency after 2021. Benjamin then pitched for KT Wiz in the KBO from 2022–2024, compiling a 3.74 ERA and a 15-win season; his 2025 Triple-A work produced a 6.42 ERA, elevated metrics, and injury time.
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