JESSE WINKER NEWS

Takes seat Friday Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact After slashing .200/.324/.253 across 179 plate appearances during the first half of the season, Winker's poor performance will cost him a start against right-hander Graham Ashcraft on Friday. William Contreras will instead serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter, allowing Victor Caratini to start behind the dish and bat fifth.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Winker still has yet to put it together at the plate this season, as Thursday's 0-for-2 performance brought his average down to just .199 on the season. Christian Yelich will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter Saturday, opening a spot for Raimel Tapia to start in left field and bat fifth.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Winker is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Reds.

Impact Winker will take a seat as the Brewers face off with southpaw Andrew Abbott on Friday. William Contreras will take over at designated hitter while Victor Caratini starts at catcher and bats eighth in the series opener with Cincinnati.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Winker is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Jahmai Jones will fill the DH role for the Brewers with left-hander Justin Steele set to toe the slab for the visiting Cubs. Winker has drawn only 13 plate appearances this year versus lefties, compared to his 156 plate appearances versus righties.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus southpaw Winker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The Brewers are facing a southpaw starter (Drew Smyly) for the third time in four games, and Winker has now sat out each of those contests. William Contreras will handle designated-hitter duties in place of Winker, who is still being viewed as a strict strong-side platoon player.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact For the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting Winker will retreat to the bench while Pittsburgh brings a southpaw (Rich Hill) to the bump. Since returning to action June 17 following a stint on the injured list, Winker is slashing .219/.324/.375 with a home run, two doubles and eight RBI in 10 games.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Winker has slowly begun to turn things around, going 4-for-11 with two RBI and a run scored during Milwaukee's last series against the Mets. He'll get a breather for Friday's series opener while Christian Yelich steps in as the Brewers' DH, moving Blake Perkins into left field and Raimel Tapia in right while batting ninth.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Winker is slashing just .143/.250/.286 across 24 plate appearances since returning from the injured list June 17, and he'll retreat to the bench against left-hander David Peterson. Willy Adames will fill in as Milwaukee's designated hitter, opening a spot for Andruw Monasterio to start at shortstop and bat ninth.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Winker is 2-for-17 with a home run -- his first of the season -- and 11 strikeouts in six games since returning from the injured list last weekend, and he'll sit Sunday against Cleveland righty Aaron Civale. Christian Yelich is resting his legs as the designated hitter while Blake Perkins starts in left.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Winker is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Winker will take a seat after he went 1-for-6 with a two-run homer and four strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Rowdy Tellez will take over at designated hitter and bat cleanup in the series finale with Arizona.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer Winker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-5 win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Winker was 1-for-9 with five strikeouts in three games since he returned from the injured list Saturday, but he finally went deep for the first time since joining the Brewers with his two-run shot during the fourth inning Tuesday. The 29-year-old's .200/.312/.250 slash line still leaves plenty to be desired.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers activate LHP Wade Miley, OF Jesse Winker from IL The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-hander Wade Miley from the 15-day injured list and outfielder Jesse Winker from the 10-day IL on Satur...

JUNE 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers activate Winker and Miley, option Miller, designate Singleton for assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-handed pitcher Wade Miley and designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker from the injured list

JUNE 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list The Brewers reinstated Winker (neck) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Winker has had a rough time at the plate with the Brewers this season and has yet to hit a home run through 108 at-bats. He seemed to rediscover his power swing during his rehab assignment, slugging three home runs during his seven games in Nashville. Winker will likely reclaim his role as the Brewers' main DH, and his return will cause Jon Singleton to be designated for assignment.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activation coming soon Winker (neck) will be activated from the 10-day injured list over the weekend, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Winker landed on the injured list at the end of May and has been on a rehab assignment since June 7. Despite having a rough season with the Brewers so far, Winker has been raking in the minors, slashing .350/.500/.800 over 26 plate appearances. Once activated he will presumably return as the Brewers' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashing power on rehab Winker (neck) has gone 5-for-13 with three solo home runs and four walks through the first five games of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville.

Impact Even before he landed on the injured list May 30 with a cervical strain, Winker was enduring a rough first season in Milwaukee, slashing just .204/.315/.231 with a 24.4 percent strikeout rate over 127 plate appearances. Not only has Winker looked healthy during his rehab assignment, but he's finally started to show the power that he's been missing all season, as he's now left the yard three times with Nashville after failing to do with Milwaukee. Though the quality of competition has certainly helped Winker find some success of late, the productive run at Triple-A along with his prior track record at the big-league level may be reason enough to scoop up the 29-year-old off the waiver wire on speculation if he was dropped in deeper leagues. He'll likely be back with Milwaukee for its weekend series with Pittsburgh and should quickly reclaim primary designated-hitter duties from Jonathan Singleton.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Winker (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Winker underwent neck surgery over the offseason and just over a week ago went on the injured list with a cervical strain. However, he's evidently feeling well enough to test things out in game action. Given his relatively brief period of down time, Winker shouldn't need many rehab contests before being activated.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker returns to his 'old school,' and finds the Reds in an exciting place The prospects acquired in trades for players like Winker are now joining the Reds in earnest, and the former Red sees a bright future here.

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brewers place OF Jesse Winker on IL with neck strain The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jesse Winker on the injured list Tuesday with a cervical strain and recalled infielder Abraham Toro...

MAY 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers place OF/DH Jesse Winker on injured list, recall IF Abraham Toro

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker has gone on the 10-day injured list with a cervical strain

MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on IL with cervical strain Winker was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to May 28, with a cervical strain.

Impact The injury had been described as neck discomfort, but further resting revealed the strain. There is not yet an estimated recovery timetable on Winker, who has scuffled to a brutal .204/.315/.231 batting line in 39 games when healthy this season for the Brewers. Abraham Toro will fill the vacant spot in Milwaukee's active roster.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with neck discomfort Winker was scratched from Sunday's lineup against San Francisco with neck discomfort.

Impact Winker was originally scheduled to hit fifth as the designated hitter, but that won't happen now because of the discomfort in the left-handed hitter's neck. Darin Ruf is now the DH and will hit eighth against Alex Cobb and the Giants.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Winker isn't in Milwaukee's lineup Friday against the Giants.

Impact Winker will begin Friday's game in the dugout as the Giants prepare to start a left-handed pitcher for the second consecutive game. Darin Ruf will assume the designated hitter role for Milwaukee and bat leadoff.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Winker isn't in the Brewers' lineup Thursday against the Giants.

Impact The Giants will open the game with southpaw Scott Alexander before turning it over to their bullpen, so Winker will start Thursday's contest in the dugout. Darin Ruf will fill in as Milwaukee's designated hitter and bat second.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Winker is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Rays.

Impact Winker will take a seat as the Brewers face left-hander Jalen Beeks on the mound Sunday. Darin Ruf will take over at designated hitter and bat fifth in the series finale with Tampa Bay.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE