JESSE WINKER NEWS

Out against lefty again Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Winker will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds bring another lefty (Andrew Abbott) to the hill for the series finale. Harold Ramirez will once again replace Winker as the Nationals' designated hitter.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off versus LHP Winker isn't in Washington's lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Winker and his .667 OPS against southpaws will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game as left-hander Nick Lodolo starts on the mound for Cincinnati. Harold Ramirez will fill in as the Nationals' DH and bat fourth.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two more bags Winker went 1-for-1 with three walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 8-5 win over the Reds.

Impact With his two steals Friday, Winker's up to 14 stolen bases on the year -- the 30-year-old outfielder hadn't recorded more than one stolen base in any of his previous seven campaigns. While Winker went just 2-for-16 in his six games prior to the All-Star break, he's had a strong bounce-back campaign overall in Washington, slashing .263/.38/.434 with 11 homers, 43 RBI and 49 runs scored.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Reds into game 2

The Washington Nationals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CJ Abrams' late home run caps Nationals' 6-5 comeback over Brewers

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two run home run in the ninth inning for the Washington Nationals, who won consecutive games for the first time since July 4 with a 6-5 victory over the N...

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesse Winker shows Brewers what they're missing as Nats snap skid Winker, a strong candidate to be moved at the trade deadline, increased his value by driving in two as the Nats broke a five-game losing str...

JULY 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Slugs 11th homer in win Winker went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-2 win versus Milwaukee.

Impact The Washington designated hitter cracked an RBI double in the first inning to open the game's scoring. Winker later laced a 403-foot solo shot off Freddy Peralta in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 4-2. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a wonderful first half so far, hitting .260 with 11 homers, 12 steals, 47 runs scored and 43 RBI across 292 at-bats.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker burns former team as Nats top Brewers Jesse Winker came back to haunt his former team with a homer and RBI double, helping the visiting Washington Nationals to a 5-2 win over the...

JULY 13 • THESTATE.COM

Rutledge makes first start of the season, Nationals beat the Brewers to end 5-game losing streak

Jackson Rutledge struck out six in his first major league start of the season, Jesse Winker hit his 11th home run and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 to end...

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Winker will yield to Harold Ramirez at DH with southpaw Jose Quintana taking the mound for the Mets. Winker is 9-for-22 with eight runs and four RBI in July.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker Celebrated July 4th by Wearing Patriotic Suit After Clutch Homer No better way to celebrate July 4 than by hitting dingers and wearing stars and stripes.

JULY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Smacks go-ahead homer Winker hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Mets.

Impact Winker did not start with the lefty Jose Quintana pitching, but he provided the only spark of this one when he took Adrian Houser deep in the eighth. It was Winker's 10th homer of the season, his fifth career pinch-hit blast, and the first since 2019 with the Reds. The 30-year-old will get the occasional day off vs. lefties, but has otherwise been very good in his first year with the Nationals slashing .263/.377/.425 with 10 homers, 39 RBI and 12 stolen bases.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Irvin, Jesse Winker get Nationals past Mets 1-0 Jake Irvin gave up one hit over eight scoreless innings and Jesse Winker delivered a pinch-hit home run the eighth inning as the Washington...

JULY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0

Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the tradition...

JULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus southpaw Winker is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lefty Jose Quintana is taking the mound Thursday for New York, so Winker will hit the bench for the third time in four games. Harold Ramirez will receive another start at designated hitter as the pair continue to platoon the position.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Winker will dodge a matchup with southpaw Sean Manaea on Tuesday. Harold Ramirez will bat third and DH.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Winker is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Winker is poised to become the Nationals' primary designated hitter with the club adding James Woods to play left field. He'll begin this one on the bench, however, with the Mets sending left-hander David Peterson to the mound. Harold Ramirez will serve as the DH on Monday.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Tuesday's loss Winker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Padres.

Impact Winker took Adam Mazur deep in the third inning to cap off a four-run rally for the Nationals. That was Winker's ninth homer of the year and his third over the last seven contests. The outfielder is up to a .264/.382/.419 slash line with 36 RBI, 37 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 76 games this season.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Winker isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Sunday's game versus Colorado.

Impact The left-handed bat of Winker will step out of the lineup Sunday as the Nationals prepare to face left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Ildemaro Vargas will enter to cover left field and bat third while Winker sits.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Nationals' Jesse Winker reshaped his body and revived his career Jesse Winker’s career was sputtering after down seasons in Seattle and Milwaukee. A renewed commitment to fitness has turned things around.

JUNE 22 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ryne Nelson's 7 efficient innings help Diamondbacks handle Nationals, 5-2

Ryne Nelson pitched seven efficient innings, Christian Walker hit his team-high 17th home run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals and Diamondbacks meet to determine series winner

Both the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red-hot Jesse Winker guides Nationals past Diamondbacks Jesse Winker hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 3-1 win against the visiting Arizona Diam...

JUNE 20 • THESTATE.COM

Red-hot Jesse Winker guides Nationals past D-backs Jesse Winker hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 3-1 win against the visiting Arizona Diam...

JUNE 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM