JESSE WINKER NEWS

Likely done for 2022 Mariners manager Scott Servais said Wednesday that Winker (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list and is unlikely to return for the postseason, Shannon Drayer of Seattle...

Impact Seattle made the decision to deactivate Winker after reviewing the results of the MRI he underwent earlier Wednesday. The 29-year-old is on the Mariners' books for 2023 after inking a two-year, $14.5 million deal in June, but he may be on a short leash for an everyday role after struggling in his first season in Seattle. Winker will finish the 2022 campaign with a .219/.344/.344 slash line to go with 14 home runs, 53 RBI and 51 runs in 136 games.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners postseason mailbag: Roster decisions, Jesse Winker's future and more Who will be the X-factor for the Mariners in the playoffs? How will they line up their rotation in a short series? Your questions, answered!

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers play in game 4 of series

The Seattle Mariners play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sitting for Game 2 Winker (neck) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact Winker was scratched from Monday's lineup with the neck issue and won't start either game of Tuesday's twin bill. Jarred Kelenic will start in left field and bat second in the nightcap.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with neck issue Winker (neck) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tueday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Winker is day-to-day with a neck issue. Adam Frazier is starting in left field and batting eighth.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to neck issue Mariners manager Scott Servais said Winker was scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers due to a neck issue, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact The injury looks to be a day-to-day concern, but it could be enough to keep Winker on the bench for both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader with Detroit. Sam Haggerty also departed Monday's game with a groin injury and is also iffy for the twin bill, potentially leaving the Mariners shorthanded in the outfield.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Detroit Tigers are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners host the Tigers in the season opener

The Seattle Mariners host the Detroit Tigers in the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Monday Winker has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Tigers.

Impact It's unclear if Winker was removed from the starting nine due to an injury, or whether skipper Scott Servais simply had a change of heart. Sam Haggerty will start the contest in left field and bat eighth.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Prevents shutout Sunday Winker went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact It took until the ninth inning, but Winker helped the Mariners avoid a shutout with his three-run blast. It was his first extra-base hit in 15 games, and his first homer since Aug. 17, as the outfielder has endured a rough second half of the campaign. The extended slump has dropped his slash line to .219/.344/.344 with 14 homers, 53 RBI, 51 runs scored and 15 doubles through 136 contests. On the bright side, he's hit safely in four of his last five games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray gives up 3 HRs as Athletics topple Mariners 10-3

Robbie Ray was tagged for home runs by Shea Langeliers, Cristian Pache and Nick Allen, and the Seattle Mariners hopes of hosting the AL wild-card series took a serious blow in a 10...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty Winker isn't starting Friday against the Athletics, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Winker will begin Friday's game in the dugout with southpaw Ken Waldichuk set to start for Oakland. While he rests, Sam Haggerty will start in left field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in return Winker went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 extra-innings win over the Rangers.

Impact Winker drew a walk in the fourth inning and scored on a Jarred Kelenic home run. Later in the contest, Carlos Santana pinch hit for Winker. It's been a rough September for the 29-year-old, as he's gone just 8-for-47 (.170) with a solid 12:13 BB:K through 18 contests. He's at a .218/.343/.339 slash line with 13 homers, 50 RBI, 49 runs scored and 15 doubles through 134 games overall.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Winker (wrist) is starting Thursday against the Rangers.

Impact Winker sat out the last two games due to a bruised left wrist, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Thursday. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-11 with two runs, two RBI, two walks and four strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A's 4-1

Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Wednesday Winker (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The 29-year-old will sit for the second straight game after he suffered a left wrist bruise on a hit-by-pitch Sunday. Winker should be considered day-to-day while Sam Haggerty starts in left field and bats sixth Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Winker (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact The veteran outfielder exited Sunday's contest with a bruised left wrist and will be sidelined for at least one game. Winker had X-rays come back negative and should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative Winker, who left Sunday's game against the Royals with a bruised left wrist, underwent X-rays that came back negative, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact Winker was replaced by a pinch runner in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. He'll be able to rest since the Mariners have a scheduled day off ahead of Tuesday's series opener against Texas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castillo falters, M's blow 9-run lead; KC's 11-run 6th wins

Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning and a wild, 13-12 win that cost the Mari...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with wrist bruise Winker was removed from Sunday's game in Kansas City with a bruised left wrist, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact Winker was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded during the fifth inning and was replaced by a pinch runner. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day and will have Seattle's scheduled day off Monday to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener versus Texas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive as in-game replacement Winker entered Saturday's win over the Royals as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and remained in the game as the designated hitter, going 2-for-3 with a run.

Impact Winker delivered the first of two singles upon being called on to hit for Luis Torrens, coming around to score on Cal Raleigh's 444-foot shot to right a batter later. The veteran outfielder had originally been out of the lineup due to the presence of a southpaw, Kris Bubic, on the mound for the Royals, but his insertion into the game led to Winker snapping a stretch of 14 plate appearances without a hit.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh has HR, 3 RBIs as Mariners beat Royals 6-5

Cal Raleigh homered and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against lefty Winker will sit against lefty Kris Bubic and the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Winker had more than a platoon role for much of the year, but he's been on the bench against the last eight lefties the Mariners have faced. He actually has reverse splits this season, posting a 126 wRC+ against lefties and a 97 wRC+ against righties, though those numbers sit at 83 and 136, respectively, for his career. Sam Haggerty will get the start in left field.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez leaves with back tightness, Mariners beat A's 9-5

Julio Rodríguez doubled and scored before leaving with lower back tightness, and the Seattle Mariners overcame the loss of the rookie center fielder to beat the Oakland Athletics 9...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against southpaw Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Oakland.

Impact Winker is 5-for-34 through 11 games in September and will take a seat Tuesday with lefty JP Sears on the mound for the A's. Sam Haggerty will start in left field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE