TRAVIS JANKOWSKI NEWS

On injured list after hand surgery Jankowski was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured fourth metacarpal on his left hand, a procedure which generally takes 6-to-8 w...

Impact The given timeline places Jankowski's expected recovery date sometime near the All-Star break. He wasn't starting frequently for the Mets and was hitting just .209/.292/.209 in 48 trips to the plate, but the injury nonetheless hurts the team's outfield depth. The Mets have yet to call up a hitter to take his place, instead recalling Yoan Lopez and Stephen Nogosek.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

This Week in Mets: Travis Jankowski and the meaning of clubhouse chemistry "No one's gonna be buying my jersey," Jankowski said. So his teammates created T-shirts, which Buck Showalter called "good karma."

MAY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Your favorite Mets player's favorite player? Travis Jankowski NEW YORK -- It was meant to be an innocuous comment, a self-deprecating one, a throwaway quip. Earlier this month, when asked about his cont...

MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Crosses plate three times in win Jankowski went 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Atlanta during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact Getting the start in center field and hitting leadoff, Jankowski made the most of his opportunity. The 30-year-old hasn't seen much playing time behind Brandon Nimmo and mostly gets used as a pinch runner or defensive sub, with Tuesday's plate appearances being his first since Apr. 24. Despite the limited role, Jankowski is batting .360 (9-for-25) with three steals and eight runs scored on the season.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado's error helps Mets stun Cards 5-2 with 5 runs in 9th

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hustled for an infield single that drove in two pivotal runs, and the New York Mets capitalized on an uncharacteristic error by Gold Glove third baseman...

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in reserve role Jankowski is on the bench for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Jankowski made four consecutive starts in center field from April 15 through 19 while Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha were on the COVID-19 injured list, but Jankowski has since seen his playing time dry up with both ill players having been activated. He'll be on the bench for the fifth time in seven games Monday and is expected to see most of his usage as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner moving forward.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start Jankowski will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jankowski will enter the starting nine for the third game in a row while the Mets are without Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha, who both remain on the COVID-19 injured list. Assuming one of the two outfielders is able to quickly recover from the virus and return to action during the upcoming week, Jankowski won't be in store for a long-term stay in an everyday role. After going 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 10-3 win, Jankowski went hitless in Saturday's 3-2 loss.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor, Marte shine as Mets rout Diamondbacks in home opener

Francisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate to back another stingy start from newcomer Chris Bassitt, and the New York Mets routed the sloppy Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in...

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes two bags in start Jankowski got the start in left field and batted seventh during Saturday's 5-0 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases.

Impact He swiped second base in the fifth and eighth innings, showing off the wheels that allowed Jankowski to steal 24 bases the last time he saw significant playing time in the majors in 2018. The 30-year-old is at best the Mets' fourth outfielder, however, limiting his fantasy utility to NL-only formats unless injuries open up a consistent role for him.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With no deGrom or Scherzer for Game 1, Mets tab Tylor Megill

Second-year right-hander Tylor Megill has been given the opening day starting assignment for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to active, 40-man rosters The Mets selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Manager Buck Showalter confirmed earlier in the day that Jankowski would be joining the Mets for Opening Day, but the 30-year-old outfielder wasn't officially added to the 40-man roster until the Mets placed newly-signed reliever John Curtiss (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jankowski's patient eye at the plate, good speed and ability to defend three outfield spots should make him a quality bench piece for the Mets, but it'll likely take absences from at least two of Brandon Nimmo (neck), Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Dominic Smith for him to pick up regular starts.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Jankowski has made the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jankowski was expected to win an Opening Day roster spot, and manager Buck Showalter confirmed Wednesday that the 30-year-old will begin the year with the major-league club. Jankowski will be available as a depth player who is capable of filling in at all three outfield positions.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Jankowski elected free agency Friday after being outrighted by the Phillies.

Impact The Phillies parted ways with Jankowski and Odubel Herrera, so they will presumably be in the market for outfield upgrades this winter. He hit .252/..364/.351 in 76 games this past season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list The Phillies reinstated Jankowski (foot) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Jankowski had been sidelined since Sept. 11 due to a right foot contusion, but he'll return to the active roster after a fairly minimal stay on the injured list. He'll be available off the bench in Wednesday's game against Baltimore and will serve as depth in the outfield now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper homers, Wheeler K's 8 in Phillies' win over Rockies

Zack Wheeler steadied the slumping Phillies with eight strikeouts and Bryce Harper homered to lead Philadelphia to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on 10-day IL Jankowski was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right foot contusion.

Impact Matt Joyce was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and Mickey Moniak was recalled from Triple-A to help bolster the outfield depth. Jankowski is eligible to return Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas 2 hits in 7-run burst, Miami ends Phils' 6-game streak

Miguel Rojas had two hits and three RBIs during during a seven-run sixth inning and the Miami Marlins beat Philadelphia 10-3, stopping the Phillies’ six-game winning streak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from paternity list Jankowski was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Impact The outfielder will return to the team after being unavailable since Tuesday following the birth of his child. He will not make his return to the lineup until at least Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Jankowski (personal) will be activated from the paternity list Friday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Jankowski was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, but he'll be back in action for the series opener against the Marlins. Across his five appearances prior to his absence, the 30-year-old went 2-for-9 with two triples, a run and an RBI.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Phillies win 5th in a row, rally past Nationals 12-6

Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead single against his former team as part of a six-run sixth inning, Rafael Marchán, Andrew McCutchen and Brad Miller hit two-run homers, and the Philadelp...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Away on paternity leave Jankowski was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact Players may miss up to three days while on paternity leave, so Jankowski should return for the weekend series in Miami. Matt Vierling was recalled to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper homers, Phillies beat Nats 7-4 for 4th straight win

Bryce Harper homered in the first inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-4, stretching their win streak to four games

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3

Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres overcame a strong outing by Aaron Nola and beat th...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanMeter's homer lifts D-backs over slumping Phillies 3-2

Josh VanMeter hit a two-run homer, Taylor Widener pitched five quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 3-2

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses work to Herrera Jankowski remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact On the bench for the third straight contest and the fourth time in five games, Jankowski looks to have fallen behind Odubel Herrera on the depth chart in center field. Like Herrera, Jankowski is a left-handed hitter, so filling the short side of a platoon won't be an option for the latter. Instead, the righty-hitting Luke Williams will likely pick up starts in the outfield versus left-handed pitching when Herrera sits.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE