Pete Alonso, Mets rout Dodgers to stay alive, send NLCS back to L.A.
Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 vict...OCTOBER 19
JESSE WINKER #3 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK METS
14 HR •
58 RBI •
.253 AVG
14 HR
58 RBI
.253 AVG
Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6
Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over...OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back at DH for Game 5 Winker will start at designated hitter and bat fifth Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Winker sat in favor of J.D. Martinez in Games 3 and 4, but he will be back in there Friday as the Mets try to stave off elimination. The 31-year-old is 2-for-7 with a 2:2 so far at the plate during the NLCS.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out again in Game 4 Winker is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the NLCS versus the Dodgers.
Impact J.D. Martinez will receive a second straight start at designated hitter after walking twice and striking out twice in four plate appearances in Game 3. Winker is slashing .267/.476/.600 with one home run this postseason.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Game 3 lineup Winker is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.
Impact Winker has typically been starting at designated hitter of late against right-handed pitching, but he will begin this one on the bench versus righty Walker Buehler. The Mets will go with J.D. Martinez at DH and in the six spot in the lineup.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Jesse Winker Blasted for Brutal Baserunning Blunder vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 This was not great.
OCTOBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets' Jesse Winker Doesn't Mince Words About Brewers: 'I'll Hate Them Forever' Winker blasted Milwaukee and its fans after they booed him during the wild card series.
OCTOBER 9 • SACBEE.COM
Bitter team mocks Mets' Jesse Winker with 'special' $1.99 deal Some people just don't like Jesse Winker.
OCTOBER 9 • NJ.COM
Not in NLDS Game 4 lineup Winker is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Phillies.
Impact The Phillies are sending lefty Ranger Suarez to the bump as they try to stave off elimination, so the left-handed-hitting Winker will yield to J.D. Martinez at designated hitter. Winker homered in the Mets' Game 3 victory and is a candidate to see action off the bench in Game 4.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 o...OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beginning on bench Sunday Winker is not in the Mets' lineup for Sunday's Game 2 of the NLDS against the Phillies.
Impact Winker started at DH in Game 1 of the series and went 0-for-1 with two walks before J.D. Martinez pinch hit for him in the eighth inning. Martinez is starting at DH on Sunday as the veterans continue to split time at the position. Sunday will be Martinez's second start at DH in the postseason, while Winker has started three times.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Fired-Up Jesse Winker Emphatically Smashed His Helmet in Celebration in Mets' Win Winker was unbelievably pumped after scoring a run during the Mets’ ninth-inning rally.
OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Absent from Game 2 lineup Winker is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series in Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winker contributed a two-run triple out of the designated hitter spot for the Mets in Game 1, but he will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench against Brewers righty Frankie Montas. J.D. Martinez will be the DH and bat sixth.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Lip-Reader Breaks Down Heated Moment Between Ex-Teammates in Mets-Brewers Game 1 Jesse Winker had plenty to say to former teammate Willy Adames.
OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets continue wild ride with 8-4 win over Brewers in playoff opener
Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwa...OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Game 1 lineup Winker (back) will start at designated hitter and bat sixth Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Winker didn't see any action in the final four games of the regular season while nursing a minor back injury, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in the first game of the postseason. He went just 3-for-42 at the plate in September.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Included on wild-card roster Winker (back) is on the Mets' roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Brewers.
Impact Winker did not play in the final four games of the regular season while battling a back injury, but the Mets have deemed him healthy enough to be part of their roster for the first round of the playoffs. What is not yet clear is whether Winker will be in the lineup for Game 1 versus righty Freddy Peralta.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing back injury Winker is a question mark to be included on the Mets' wild-card roster due to a back injury, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Winker didn't play in the Mets' final four games, including the last three against right-handed pitching. He was spotted Monday with his back taped up, suggesting that could be the reason for his recent absence. If Winker is unavailable, J.D. Martinez could become the Mets' regular designated hitter again. Brett Baty is with the Mets on their taxi squad and is likely to be added to the active roster if Winker is a no-go.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Winker is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Winker has now been out of the lineup for three straight contests, with the last two coming against right-handed pitching. The Mets will go with J.D. Martinez at designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Sunday Winker is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Brewers.
Impact Winker will be out of the Mets' lineup for a second straight game. J.D. Martinez will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Steps out of lineup Winker isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winker will get a chance to clear his head Saturday after going 0-for-15 across his past seven games. His absence will move Francisco Lindor into the DH spot, opening up shortstop for Luisangel Acuna.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza ejected from pivotal game against Brewers
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has been ejected from Friday night’s critical game against the Milwaukee Brewers after arguing a called third strike on Francisco AlvarezSEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting versus southpaw Winker isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact With left-hander Ranger Suarez set to toe the slab for Philadelphia, the lefty-hitting Winker will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Brandon Nimmo, Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor will start across the outfield instead.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
