JESSE WINKER NEWS

Taking seat against lefty Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Though he'll head to the bench while southpaw Cole Irvin toes the rubber for the Orioles, the lefty-hitting Winker could be in store for fewer opportunities against right-handed pitching following Starling Marte's recent return from the injured list. Winker picked up starts in both of the Mets' matchups with right-handers since Marte was activated Sunday, but either J.D. Martinez and Marte was out of the lineup in what appeared to be rest days for both players. Since being acquired from the Nationals at the trade deadline, Winker has produced a weak .616 OPS.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mets right fielder Starling Marte returns after he was sidelined by a bone bruise

New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte has been activated from the 15-day injured list after missing eight weeks because of a bone bruise on his right knee

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners take on the Mets on home winning streak

The Seattle Mariners host the New York Mets aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Winker is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Despite right-hander Logan Gilbert being on the mound for Seattle, Winker will yield to Tyrone Taylor in right field. Since being traded to New York near the deadline, Winker is 7-for-24 (.292) with one run and one RBI.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Winker is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's left-hander Austin Gomber on the hill for the Rockies, so Winker will begin this one on the bench. Jeff McNeil will handle right field for the Mets while Jose Iglesias gets a start at second base.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Lindor breaks tie with 2-run single in 9th to push the Mets past the Rockies 5-3

Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat versus LHP Winker isn't in the Mets' lineup Tuesday versus Colorado.

Impact Winker and his .667 OPS against left-handers will start Tuesday's game on the bench while southpaw Kyle Freeland toes the slab for the Rockies. Tyrone Taylor will fill the void in right field while batting ninth.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday WInker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After starting back-to-back games and going 1-for-8 at the dish, Winker will get the day off Monday despite right-hander Andre Pallante being on the mound for St. Louis. Tyrone Taylor will bat second and fill right field.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Idle vs. southpaw Winker is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact Winker will begin Friday's contest in the dugout with the Angels sending southpaw Tyler Anderson to the mound. Tyrone Taylor will start in right field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Winker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Minnesota is sending right-hander Pablo Lopez to the hill, but the left-handed hitting Winker will nonetheless begin the tilt on the bench. Jeff McNeil will start in right field while Jose Iglesias handles second base.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Collects hit in Mets debut Winker went 1-for-2 with a walk and one run scored in Monday's 15-2 win against the Twins.

Impact After being acquired from the Nationals on Sunday, Winker drew his first start with the Mets in right field while hitting fifth. The veteran outfielder walked and then scored on a Jeff McNeil single in the fourth in his second plate appearance before lacing a single off Cole Sands in the fifth inning. Winker is now hitting .258 with 11 homers and 14 steals this season and should garner starts in the middle of the Mets' lineup against right-handed pitching.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Collects hit in Mets debut Winker went 1-for-2 with a walk and one run scored in Monday's 15-2 win against the Twins.

Impact After being acquired from the Nationals on Sunday, Winker drew his first start with the Mets in right field while hitting fifth. The veteran outfielder walked and then scored on a Jeff McNeil single in the fourth in his second plate appearance before lacing a single off Cole Sands in the fifth inning. Winker is now hitting .258 with 11 homers and 14 steals this season and should garner starts in the middle of the Mets' lineup against right-handed pitching.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins

Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders...

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's next for the Nats after Winker trade? ST. LOUIS -- Trading a member of the starting lineup for a prospect creates many questions to be answered in the immediate future. When the...

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Mets acquire outfielder Jesse Winker from Nationals for Double-A pitcher Tyler Stuart

The resurgent New York Mets have strengthened their lineup for a postseason run, obtaining outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals to complete a trade on Sunday morning.The Nationals receive...

JULY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nats deal Winker to Mets ahead of Deadline (source) ST. LOUIS -- Since 2021, the Nationals have had success with the approach of swapping veteran contributors on expiring contracts at the Trad...

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Reports: Mets trade for LF Jesse Winker The New York Mets are acquiring left fielder Jesse Winker in a trade with the Washington Nationals, multiple media outlets reported Saturday...

JULY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Mets trade for LF Jesse Winker The New York Mets are acquiring left fielder Jesse Winker in a trade with the Washington Nationals, multiple media outlets reported Saturday...

JULY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

OF Jesse Winker excited to join Mets in playoff race after reported trade from Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On a night the Nats deal Jesse Winker, they also blow out the Cardinals The Nationals make their second move heading into Tuesday’s trade deadline, shipping the veteran outfielder to the Mets.

JULY 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals roar ahead with 7-run inning, hand Cardinals 3rd straight loss 14-3

Keibert Ruiz hit a three-run home run to cap Washington’s seven-run outburst in the sixth inning, and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets acquire veteran outfielder Jesse Winker from Nationals The Mets have just made a trade with one of their division rivals.

JULY 28 • NYPOST.COM

Dealt to Mets The Nationals and Mets agreed to a trade Saturday contingent upon players passing physicals that will send Winker to New York, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Assuming all players involved are medically cleared, Winker will bolster the Mets' corner outfield depth and could see some action at DH. In Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, the Mets already have a pair of quality lefty-handed bats in the corner outfield positions, and J.D. Martinez has been the team's everyday DH, leaving Winker's immediate role up in the air. Winker is batting .257 on the year with 11 homers, 14 steals, 51 runs and 45 RBI.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Mets The Mets acquired Winker from the Nationals on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Tyler Stuart, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Winker will bolster the Mets' corner outfield depth and could see some action at designated hitter on the occasions that J.D. Martinez is getting rets. In Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, the Mets already have a pair of left-handed bats in the corner outfield, but McNeil could move back to the keystone to clear room in the outfield for Winker. After joining the Nationals on a one-year deal in February, Winker has hit .257 with 11 home runs, 14 steals, 51 runs and 45 RBI in 379 plate appearances.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE