Nationals take on the Astros in series rubber match
Both the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayAPRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JESSE WINKER #3 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK METS
14 HR •
58 RBI •
.253 AVG
14 HR
58 RBI
.253 AVG
Astros meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead
The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros take road losing streak into matchup with the Nationals
The Houston Astros will attempt to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Washington NationalsAPRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jesse Winker, 'very meticulous in everything he does,' is off to a hot start Through 17 games, Winker is hitting .364, with a .485 on-base percentage and a .582 slugging percentage.
APRIL 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Hard work paying off for healthy - and thriving - Winker LOS ANGELES -- Entering Spring Training as a Nationals non-roster invitee, Jesse Winker was once again feeling healthy and ready to show wha...
APRIL 17 • MLB.COM
Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Dodgers into game 2
The Washington Nationals face the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 1-0 series leadAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals play the Athletics after Winker's 4-hit game
The Washington Nationals take on the Oakland Athletics after Jesse Winker had four hits on Friday in a 2-1 loss to the AthleticsAPRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler hits home run, winning single to lift A's to 2-1 walk-off win over Nationals
Lawrence Butler delivered a game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning and also hit a solo home run to power the Oakland A’s to a 2-1 walk-off win over the Washington NationalsAPRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Left game due to illness Winker was removed from Monday's game against the Pirates due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact This is good news for the Nationals, as it likely means Winker will return within a day or two. The team should know more about Winker's availability for Tuesday after re-evaluating him in the morning.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Winker was removed from Monday's game against the Pirates with an apparent injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Winker didn't suffer an obvious injury but was replaced in left field by Eddie Rosario to begin the top of the second inning. He did not take an at-bat or have a ball hit to him before being lifted. The Nationals should provide more clarity on Winker's situation soon.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Eddie Rosario's sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6
Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 60-day injured list
Pitcher Stephen Strasburg was put on the 60-day injured list by the Washington Nationals ahead of their opener at CincinnatiMARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy to begin spring Winker says his struggles last season were due to a prolonged recovery from multiple surgeries in the prior offseason, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Impact The 30-year-old underwent knee surgery in October 2022 and followed it up with disc replacement surgery in his neck, so it's perhaps not surprising in retrospect that he never seemed comfortable at the plate in 2023. "I think the recovery was a little bit harder than I thought it was going to be," Winker said Friday. "It took me a little bit longer than I thought, but I think I'm in a really good spot now. For me, that's all that matters. Obviously, I learned a lot going through those, and I'm happy I did." Winker signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals last week as he looks to make a comeback, and he did post a .305/.394/.556 slash line in 110 games for the Reds as recently as 2021. If he is 100 percent healthy again, he could quickly move into a regular role as the primary DH on a Washington roster in dire need of offense.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Included on WC roster Winker (quad/back) is on the Brewers' roster for their Wild Card Series matchup versus the Diamondbacks.
Impact Winker missed the final two months of the regular season due to back and quad injuries, but he has suddenly reemerged -- likely as a pinch-hitting option against righties -- for this best-of-three series against Arizona. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter owns a career .853 OPS versus right-handed pitching.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes rehab assignment Winker (back/quad) is scheduled to resume his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winker suffered a quad injury while playing in a game for Nashville at the beginning of this month, but it has proven to be a minor setback and he could return to the Brewers as early as this weekend. The 30-year-old originally landed on the injured list July 26 with back spasms.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers new injury Winker (back) hurt his right quad during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville and he has been moved back to the 10-day injured list from his rehab assignment, Curt Hogg of...
Impact Winker hit .333 with a .480 OBP and zero home runs in 39 at-bats during his rehab assignment. It's unclear how serious this latest quad injury is, but Winker, who had been rehabbing back spasms, should be considered out indefinitely.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab moves to Triple-A Winker (back) shifted his rehab assignment Tuesday to Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winker is now just one step away from returning to the Brewers' active major-league roster after going 5-for-13 in four games with High-A Wisconsin. He's been sidelined since late July due to back spasms.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for rehab assignment Winker (back) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin next week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Winker has been on the shelf since late July due to back spasms. While it sounds like he should be able to return to the Brewers before long, he might not have much of a role with the big club at this point amidst another injury-shortened, disappointing season.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers place OF Jesse Winker (back) on IL The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jesse Winker on the injured list Wednesday with back spasms, while third baseman Abraham Toro was re...
JULY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Brewers place OF Jesse Winker (back) on IL The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jesse Winker on the injured list Wednesday with back spasms, while third baseman Abraham Toro was re...
JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Placed on 10-day IL Winker was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 25) with back spasms Wednesday.
Impact Winker will be unavailable for at least nine more days as he tends to a troublesome back. Abraham Toro was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and will replace the left-hander on the major-league roster Wednesday.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Losing work against right-handers Winker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Winker has now sat out three times in the last five games, with all three of those absences coming against right-handed pitching. The 30-year-old has been a strict platoon player all season, but his underwhelming .557 OPS in 183 plate appearances versus righties looks as though it's beginning to cost him playing time. Since Winker offers little defensive value as a corner outfielder, he could wind up being a roster casualty if he doesn't show dramatic improvement with his hitting. Winker is on an $8.25 million salary for 2023 but is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench versus righty Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Impact The lefty-hitting Winker is bowing out of the lineup versus a right-hander (Bryce Elder) after an 0-for-3 day at the dish in Saturday's 4-3 win dropped his batting average to .194 for the season. The Brewers haven't yet pulled the plug on Winker as their regular designated hitter versus right-handed pitching, but his standing atop the depth chart could be shaky while he's struggled throughout the campaign to supplement his on-base skills with power (career-low .048 ISO).
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The Phillies are bringing lefty Cristopher Sanchez to the hill for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Winker will unsurprisingly head to the bench. Christian Yelich will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Winker as the Brewers' designated hitter.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out versus lefty Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against Cincinnati.
Impact Winker will remain in the Brewers' dugout as the Reds send lefty Andrew Abbott to the mound to begin the game. Christian Yelich will assume DH duties Saturday while Blake Perkins starts in left field and bats sixth.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
