JOSH WINCKOWSKI NEWS

Josh Winckowski strikes out Kyle Schwarber swinging | 03/14/2024 Josh Winckowski strikes out Kyle Schwarber swinging to collect his first punchout of the game in his start against the Phillies

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Josh Winckowski strikes out Kyle Schwarber swinging | 03/14/2024 Josh Winckowski strikes out Kyle Schwarber swinging to collect his first punchout of the game in his start against the Phillies

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Jury duty calls? Winckowski nearly misses spring start CLEARWATER, Fla. -- If it turned out Josh Winckowski wasn’t able to pitch Thursday against the Phillies, he would’ve had about as ironclad a...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Thursday's spring training report: Josh Winckowski is roughed up by Phillies - The Boston Globe Winckowski allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits over 3⅔ innings in a 6-1 loss.

MARCH 14 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Josh Winckowski roughed up in Red Sox 6-1 loss to Phillies Josh Winckowski was narrowly able to avoid jury duty, but he didn’t help his case for a spot in the Red Sox starting rotation in Thursday’s...

MARCH 14 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Josh Winckowski starts to pick up speed in bid to claim final spot in Red Sox rotation - The Boston Globe In his second spring start, Winckowski threw 2⅔ innings against the Tigers. He was clocked at 96 miles per hour while facing his final batte...

MARCH 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Josh Winckowski K's two batters in start vs. Tigers | 03/04/2024 Josh Winckowski has a strong start in his second Spring Training game, striking out two batters while letting up just two hits in 2 2/3 inni...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Josh Winckowski strikes out Luis García Jr. swinging | 02/28/2024 Josh Winckowski strikes out Luis García Jr. swinging to record the final out of the bottom of the 2nd inning

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

As Red Sox's Josh Winckowski thrives, he admits 'grudge' agains team that traded him Josh Winckowski hasn't forgotten that the Blue Jays traded him — and he still uses it as motivation, two seasons later: "I’ve always been a...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Snags third save Winckowski allowed an unearned run on three hits and struck out two without walking a batter to earn the save in Wednesday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Astros.

Impact Winckowski struggled a bit in the 10th inning, but he ultimately limited the damage to a Yainer Diaz RBI single. Kenley Jansen (hamstring) exited the game in the ninth inning after retiring one batter, while top setup men Chris Martin and Garrett Whitlock had pitched earlier in the contest. Winckowski has filled a versatile relief role this year, tallying three saves, 15 holds and four blown saves while posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 63:20 K:BB over 67.2 innings. The right-hander could see more high-leverage opportunities if Jansen is out for any extended length of time.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Sunday Winckowski will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact After making 14 starts for Boston as a rookie in 2022, Winckowski has worked exclusively as a reliever for the Red Sox thus far in his second season in the majors. Though he'll be serving as a starter for the first time in 45 appearances, Winckowski is unlikely to cover more than 1-to-3 innings before turning the game over to Nick Pivetta, whom manager Alex Cora said will work the bulk of the innings in relief. Winckowski enters Sunday's contest with a 3.20 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 57:18 K:BB in 64.2 innings to go with three wins, two saves and 15 holds.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At this late stage of the season, Red Sox reliever Josh Winckowski is bringing the heat with unlikely velocity - The Boston Globe As the season has gotten longer, Winckowski's arm has gotten stronger. "The arm is in a good spot and I’m ready to be more available down th...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Josh Winckowski escapes jam | 07/28/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets important outs Winckowski struck out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning and earned a hold in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Winckowski was summoned with one out in the sixth inning at a high-leverage moment. The Mets had scored to make it a 5-1 ballgame and had two runners on with Pete Alonso up. The right-hander squelched the threat while showing improved velocity, which had dipped during June. Winckowski hit 97 and 98 mph and looked like the pitcher that was so vital to the Red Sox in the early months. He's tied for the league lead with 55.1 relief innings and maintains a 2.93 ERA.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Winckowski did damage on the mound by limiting it on the base paths - The Boston Globe The 25-year-old righthanded reliever stranded a pair of runners and kept the deficit at one entering the bottom of the seventh inning, one d...

JULY 7, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Cedes three homers Winckowski allowed three runs on five hits and one walk over two innings in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Winckowski wasn't tagged with the loss, but one can argue he was the main reason for it. He allowed three solo home runs during his time on the mound, including a pair of homers in the bottom of the sixth inning after Boston had taken a 3-2 lead in the top half of the frame. It was a shocking result for Winckowski, who has been one of Boston's most trusted bullpen arms and had given up just three home runs over the 42.1 innings (0.6 HR/9) heading into Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Winckowski secures the win | 06/14/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Victimized by defense Winckowski (2-1) was tagged with Wednesday's loss to the Reds, allowing three unearned runs on three hits while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Impact Boston's shoddy infield defense reared itself once again when Rafael Devers' throwing error triggered a three-run inning for the Reds. "We're not a good defensive team," manager Alex Cora bluntly told Chad Jennings of The Athletic. "We have a pitching staff that doesn't have swing-and-miss stuff. When we get to two strikes and induce weak contact, we've got to make the plays. When we're really good, we're making plays. When we're not, we struggle." Winckowski, whose pitched well this season, put an end to an uprising in the sixth inning before the seventh went awry. The right-hander maintains a 2.14 ERA over 33.2 innings with 25 strikeouts and six walks.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records three-inning save Winckowski picked up the save in Friday's 6-1 win over the Padres. He allowed one walk while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Impact Winckowski's lone walk in the seventh inning was the only baserunner he allowed in this near-perfect outing. The right-hander has now tossed scoreless appearances in five of his last six games. The second-year hurler is off to a hot start this year, as he currently sports a 0.99 WHIP and 2.15 ERA.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has first clunker Winckowski allowed three runs on four hits over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 8-6 loss to St. Louis.

Impact It was a blown save for Winckowski, who came on in the sixth inning after Boston took a 4-2 lead. It was the first outing with poor results for Winckowski, who has been dominant out of the bullpen. The right-hander entered Friday's game with a 1.50 ERA over 24 innings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save Winckowski allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Toronto.

Impact With Kenley Jansen (back spasms) unavailable, manager Alex Cora turned to Winckowski to close out the game. He needed just seven pitches to record the save, which was needed after the right-hander threw 30 pitches to record a win the night before. It was the first save in the majors for Winckowski, who was used mostly as a starter in the minors and majors until assuming a multi-inning relief role for Boston in 2023.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Red Sox have been throwing Josh Winckowski into some big spots, and he's handling them just fine - The Boston Globe Winckowski needed just seven pitches to close out the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

MAY 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

PIcks up win Winckowski (2-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings to record Monday's win over Toronto.

Impact Winckowski was victimized in the eighth inning by shortstop Enrique Hernandez, whose two throwing errors contributed to the Blue Jays knotting the game at 5-5. The right-hander came back out to throw the ninth and was the pitcher of record when Alex Verdugo walked off Toronto. Winckowski has been valuable out of the bullpen and gets a lot of chances to pitch in support of a starting staff that ranks 27th with a 6.01 ERA. Monday's outing was the eighth multi-inning relief effort for the 24-year-old starter-turned-reliever, who is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA, 17 strikeouts and five walks over 21.1 innings (11 appearances).

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Proving value in 'pen Winckowski allowed one hit and one walk while striking out four over 2.1 relief innings to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Winckowski stranded a runner in the sixth inning and bridged the gap to closer Kenley Jansen. The minor-league starter has been outstanding out of the bullpen to start the season. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 1.65 and has gobbled up 16.1 innings over eight appearances. The Red Sox currently carry six starters, so his effectiveness in a multi-inning relief role has been valuable.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Friday Winckowski (1-0) allowed one run on four hits, one walk and a hit batsman over three innings Friday, earning a win over the Angels.

Impact Winckowski has been stellar out of the Boston's heavily used bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs in 12 innings over six relief appearances. He came through the system as a starter but is expected to remain in a multi-inning relief role for now. Winckowski's a strike-thrower and not afraid to pitch to contact.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE