JESSE WINKER NEWS

Contreras' 2-run single leads Brewers past Cubs 3-1

William Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 for the team’s first win of the season

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits bench against lefty Winker is not in the lineup against lefty Justin Steele and the Cubs on Saturday.

Impact Winker served as the designated hitter on Opening Day and hit second, but he finished the day 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Given that his career wRC+ against righties (136) is nearly 50 points higher than his mark against lefties (87), it's likely he won't receive many starts against opposing southpaws. Luke Voit will be the DH on Saturday.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in right field Tuesday Winker is starting in right field for the Brewers in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Rockies.

Impact Winker has seen some action in left this spring, but this will be his first time playing right. He could factor into the mix at that spot with Brian Anderson, and perhaps even Owen Miller. Tyrone Taylor (elbow) is not expected to be ready to join Milwaukee's active roster until mid-May. Winker should primarily operate out of the DH spot as the 2023 regular season rolls along.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New arrivals Brandon Belt, Jesse Winker headline 2023 fantasy baseball all-sleeper team In situations calling for a swing-for-the-fences pick, these unheralded MLB players could give you unexpected fantasy value at every positio...

MARCH 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

2023 rebound hitters: Tyler O'Neill, Jesse Winker and more potential bouncebacks Derek VanRiper highlights 8 players who were injured or in garbage situations last season – and are primed to strike in 2023

MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Winker's former managers expect breakout season GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Jesse Winker is healthy and happy, and his last two managers are betting that he’ll bounce back with the Brewers. “I thin...

MARCH 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Making spring debut Tuesday Winker (neck, knee) is making his Cactus League debut Tuesday.

Impact Winker will DH and bat second in what is also his unofficial Brewers debut. He had a rough go of it in Seattle last season, due in part to neck and knee injuries, but there is bounceback potential ahead for the 2021 NL All-Star.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Reds All-Star Jesse Winker putting past behind him with new start in Milwaukee Jesse Winker's offensive numbers cratered in Seattle with a career-low .219 batting average in 136 games.

MARCH 5, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Ranking the best 49 outfielders of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best outfielders? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for all three positions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Winker 'feeling strong' after serious spinal surgery PHOENIX -- Jesse Winker figured that, if the surgery was good enough to get mixed martial artists back on the mat, it could help a baseball...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

No limitations in camp Winker (neck, knee) has been working out at the Brewers' spring training complex in Arizona and will not face any restrictions at the start of spring training.

Impact Winker is coming back from a minor knee surgery and also an operation on his neck in which he had a herniated disc replaced. The neck injury in particular seemed debilitating, as Winker sunk to a .688 OPS in 2022, but it sounds like he'll head into 2023 with a clean bill of health. The 29-year-old also had a major ballpark upgrade when he was traded from Seattle to Milwaukee over the offseason, giving him a good shot to bounce back this year.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani hitters available?

Shohei Ohtani is the clear best player set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other position players could hit the market — and c...

JANUARY 17, 2023

Dodgers still favorites? Brewers still contenders? Marlins still committed?

Pedro Moura's new weekly baseball column examines the Dodgers' measured approach, the Brewers' balancing act and the Marlins' curious inacti...

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Sent to Milwaukee Winker (neck, knee) and Abraham Toro were traded from the Mariners to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Kolten Wong and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winker endured a rough 2022 campaign after he was acquired by Seattle and had a .688 OPS in 136 games, and he then required knee and neck surgeries after the season. Winker will earn $8.25 million in 2023, which is the final year of his contract. He should see action in the corner outfield and at designated hitter with the Brewers.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Andres Munoz and Jesse Winker undergo offseason surgeries While three players have had surgery, the Mariners may not be done with offseason procedures. Sam Haggerty may still need one on his straine...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Mariners mailbag, part 2: Roles for Jesse Winker and Andrés Muñoz, and Kyle Lewis' fit Should 2023 be the year the Mariners roll out new uniforms? Will they lose any coaches this offseason? What's going on in left field?

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rodríguez among Mariners players facing injury recovery

The Seattle Mariners will head into the offseason with four key players needing downtime or surgery to heal injuries, including AL Rookie of the Year favorite Julio Rodríguez

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs knee, neck surgeries GM Jerry Dipoto announced Wednesday that Winker underwent knee surgery last week and is also scheduled for neck surgery, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact The 29-year-old landed on the injured list with a neck injury in early October, and he's apparently also dealing with a knee issue. The injuries capped a season to forget for Winker, who posted a career-worst .219/.344/.344 slash line in 136 games after being acquired from the Reds in March. Assuming he's healthy, Winker is likely to open spring training as the favorite to start in left field to open 2023, but his disappointing first season in Seattle could leave him with a short leash.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle reporter says Mariners are frustrated with 'tired act' Jesse Winker Jesse Winker, a first-round draft pick of the Reds in 2012, played in Cincinnati for five seasons before a March trade sent him to Seattle.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Mariners believe snapping playoff drought only the beginning

The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros look to sweep ALDS in Game 3 against Mariners

The Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros meet in Game 3 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros take 1-0 lead into ALDS Game 2 against Mariners

The Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners square off in Game 2 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1

The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners look to secure 2-game series win against the Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners will look to sweep a two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners place Jesse Winker on injured list with neck strain Jesse Winker will miss at least the first two rounds of the playoffs, should the Mariners advance. Taylor Trammell was recalled from Tacoma...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM