APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM
JOSH WINCKOWSKI #25 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
4-2 W-L •
1.41 WHIP •
4.14 ERA
4-2 W-L
1.41 WHIP
4.14 ERA
Josh Winckowski's relief outing | 04/14/2023 Josh Winckowski tosses three innings of one-run, four-hit ball in relief for the Red Sox
Records hold Winckowski struck out one in a scoreless relief inning and recorded his first hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over Detroit.
Impact Winckowski had his first clean outing in four appearances, although he's limited the damage to one run on four hits and one walk in seven innings. The 24-year-old right-handed starter, who was stretched out in spring training, was needed out of the bullpen and pitched well in that role. The Red Sox are expected to activate Garrett Whitlock (hip) to start Tuesday, which will cost someone on the staff a roster spot. That could mean Winckowski goes back to Triple-A Worcester where he could serve as starting depth.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unhappy with his rookie season, reliever Josh Winckowski spent winter revamping his game With a new windup, altered sinker grip, different pitch mix and a new mentality, Winckowski enters his second season a changed pitcher.
APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Josh Winckowski showing he could be a valuable piece in Red Sox bullpen - The Boston Globe Winckowski has been among the most impressive pitchers on the staff, allowing one run over six innings in three relief appearances.
APRIL 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Thursday's spring training report: Josh Winckowski makes his case - The Boston Globe With four more innings of work, the righthander now has a spring ERA of 1.29 ERA with 12 strikeouts and 4 walks.
MARCH 23, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Will be part of Opening Day roster Winckowski will be part of the Red Sox' Opening Day roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact It will be either Winckowski or Kutter Crawford (undisclosed) filling a spot in the rotation while the other occupies a spot in the bullpen. Winckowski -- who is starting Thursday in Grapefruit League play -- has allowed just two unearned runs in 10 innings this spring.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Now starting Thursday Winckowski is starting Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after Kutter Crawford (undisclosed) was scratched, Mac Cerullo of The North Andover Eagle-Tribune repor...
Impact Winckowski was scheduled to pitch Thursday in a relief role, but with Crawford unavailable, the right-hander will instead pitch in a tradional starting role. A strong outing for the 24-year-old might make him the favorite to win a spot in the rotation for the Red Sox, but he also may have locked up that role if there's any sort of injury for Crawford regardless of how well he throws.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws multiple relief innings Winckowski allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four over three scoreless relief innings in Saturday's spring game against Houston.
Impact As the injuries to projected rotation members mount, Winckowski's chances of being part of the rotation early in the season improve. Brayan Bello (forearm), James Paxton (hamstring) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are in various stages of recovery and could miss Opening Day. If all or any of the projected starters aren't ready for the early April turns of the rotation, Winckowski, Tanner Houck or Kutter Crawford could be part of the starting staff initially. The Red Sox have a couple of off days within the first nine days of the season and could get by with four starters until April 13.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first spring start Winckowski allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings in Sunday's spring game against the Rays.
Impact Winckowski made 15 starts for Boston in 2022 but is on the outside of the seven candidates being considered for this season's rotation. The right-hander had a 5.89 ERA, 5.6 K/9, 3.5 BB/9 and 1.3 HR/9 over 70.1 innings. His FIP (4.94) was nearly a run better, which indicates the defense behind him was lacking, but there was nothing else to excite fantasy managers. The 22-year-old Winckowski should serve as a starting depth option in the organization, likely destined for the rotation at Triple-A Worcester, where his numbers were better than in MLB.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back down Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Impact Winckowski was called up by the Red Sox on Saturday and allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings Saturday against the Blue Jays. He'll head back to the minors after Darwinzon Hernandez was recalled Monday.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Red Sox Winckowski was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Impact Winckowski was sent to the minors in early September, and he posted a 3.77 ERA and 1.81 WHIP in 14.1 innings over three appearances following his demotion. He should serve as a multi-inning option out of Boston's bullpen over the final few games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brayan Bello starting for Red Sox on Wednesday; Josh Winckowski (7.71 ERA since July 7) sent back to WooSox The Red Sox activated Brayan Bello from the injured list. He'll start Wednesday against Toronto.
AUGUST 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Third Inning Got Best Of Josh Winckowski In Red Sox's Loss To Blue Jays Josh Winckowski had the chance to bounce back for the Boston Red Sox after being recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
AUGUST 24, 2022 • NESN.COM
Josh Winckowski gets another Red Sox call with Nate Eovaldi not ready - The Boston Globe Winckowski has made 12 starts for the Red Sox since debuting on May 28, and was also the call last week, when the neck issue that's sideline...
AUGUST 23, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Josh Winckowski will start Tuesday in Red Sox' series opener against Blue Jays - The Boston Globe The rookie righthander is getting the call after Nate Eovaldi was ruled out with neck soreness.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Returning to bigs to start Tuesday The Red Sox will recall Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester to start Tuesday's home game against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Because Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A less than a week ago, the Red Sox will have to place another player on the injured list before the right-hander's return to the big leagues is official. Given that Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had already been pushed off Tuesday's start, there's a high likelihood that he'll end up going on the IL in a corresponding move. If that's the case, Winckowski could be in store for multiple turns through the rotation as Boston's fifth starter, though it may hinge on how he fares against Toronto. Over his first 12 big-league starts, Winckowski has generated a 5.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB across 60.2 innings.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Thursday's loss, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Winckowski returned to Triple-A after he pitched five innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk in a loss versus the Pirates on Thursday. The right-hander owns a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 60.2 innings in 12 starts with the Red Sox this year. The transaction opens a roster spot for Matt Strahm (wrist), who's expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ineffective in spot start Winckowski (5-6) took the loss Thursday in Pittsburgh, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two in five innings.
Impact Winckowski took Nathan Eovaldi's (neck/shoulder) spot in the rotation Thursday and was greeted with a two-run blast by Bryan Reynolds in the first. Pittsburgh tacked on two more runs in the third and Reynolds tagged Winckowski with another two-run shot in the fifth. In five starts since the All-Star break, the 24-year-old has a 6.46 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, six homers allowed and a 10:7 K:BB in 23.2 innings. He's punched out two or fewer batters in five of his last seven starts.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Making spot start Thursday Winckowski will start Thursday's game against the Pirates, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was expected to piggyback Rich Hill in Wednesday's contest, but he'll instead start Thursday's series finale since Nathan Eovaldi (neck/shoulder) is banged up. Winckowski has made 11 starts for Boston this year and has a 4.69 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 34:20 K:BB across 55.2 innings.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox To Skip Nathan Eovaldi's Turn In Rotation, Start Josh Winckowski Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will be passed over in the team's next turn in the rotation out of caution for his injured trap.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • NESN.COM
Red Sox scratch Nathan Eovaldi from Thursday start with sore trap muscle; Josh Winckowski to pitch instead The Red Sox scratched Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start Thursday. Josh Winckowski will pitch instead.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Available in relief Winckowski will move to the bullpen and piggyback Rich Hill in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Impact Hill's spot in the rotation is shaky after a couple of troubling outings off the injured list -- eight runs allowed over seven innings -- but he'll stick in the rotation for at least one more start. With Michael Wacha returning Sunday, the rotation is at full strength, which means Winckowski can serve as a bulk reliever for now.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox to keep Rich Hill in the rotation for now; Josh Winckowski will be available in relief Rich Hill will start for the Red Sox on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Josh Winckowski will be available in relief.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Encounters trouble in sixth inning Winckowski tossed 5.2 innings against Baltimore on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters in a no-decision.
Impact Winckowski navigated through five scoreless frames before the Orioles got to him in the sixth. Baltimore put up three runs in the inning, tying the score 3-3 to remove Winckowski from a chance at a third straight victory and ending his push for a quality start. The right-handed rookie nonetheless gave Boston a solid outing, and he's posted a 3.45 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 15.2 innings across his past three starts.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in Friday's win Winckowski (5-5) allowed a run on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Royals on Friday.
Impact Winckowski's lone mistake was a solo home run to Salvador Perez in the fifth inning. This was Winckowski's second win in a row after he lost four straight starts in July. The right-hander owns a 4.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB through 50 innings across 10 outings overall. The 24-year-old is tentatively projected for a home start versus the Orioles next week.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
