Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker is in left field and batting leadoff for the second straight game on Wednesday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn. Winker went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in the leadoff spot on Tuesday, and he's been better in May with a .258/.295/.382 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in 23 games for Seattle. His overall line of .219/.310/.300 with two homers and 16 RBI isn't anything to write home about, but if Winker continues to swing the bat well, he could continue to hit leadoff for the M's against right-handed pitchers.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker singled in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, extending his hitting streak to nine games. It was his only hit in four at-bats. After struggling to a .169/.326/.197 slash line in April, Winker has picked his production up considerably and he now carries a .226/.325/.323 line with two homers in 153 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will want to see more pop from the lefty slugger, but as long as he's maintaining his signature strong eye at the plate, he's bound to put better swings on the ball, and he's due for a little luck with a .250 BABIP which sits well below his career .307 mark.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in the team's 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. The 28-year-old is off to a slow start to his Mariners career. Over 11 games this year, he's slashing just .143/.362/.143 and he's still searching for his first extra-base hit. As usual, he's been plagued by his struggles against lefties. He's gone 0-for-8 against southpaws this year. On the bright side, his plate discipline has been as good as ever with a 10.6% strikeout rate (92nd percentile) and a 25.5% walk rate (99th percentile). Fantasy managers should avoid selling low on Winker, who has been known to have cold streaks across his career. Hopefully, he'll pick things up soon.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker wore a first baseman's glove and fielded grounders from infield coach Perry Hill on Sunday, according to Ryan Divish. Acquired from the Reds earlier this month, Winker has never played the infield before, let alone first base. However, it appears the Mariners are exploring their options at the position now that Evan White has been diagnosed with a sports hernia. Through 110 games with Cincinnati last year, Winker slashed .305/.394/.556, hit 24 homers, and made the NL All-Star team. He currently checks in at No. 42 in RotoBaller's updated fantasy baseball outfield rankings.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Eugenio Suarez were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Justin Dunn, Brandon Williamson, and Jake Fraley on Monday. Winker was terrific for the Reds last season, slashing .305/.393/.556 slash line with 24 home runs, 32 doubles, 77 runs, and 71 RBI in 110 games. His season was cut short after landing on the injured list with an intercostal strain on September 18. He is fully healthy, heading into Spring Training. Winker is under team control until 2023 and should hit in the heart of the order for an improving Seattle lineup that includes Mitch Haniger, Jarred Kelenic, and Ty France. Suarez has elite power, smashing 30-plus homers in three of the last four seasons. Despite the 30-year-old having raw power, he hit a career-worst .198 and struck out a whopping 29.8% of the time. The Mariners will take on the $35 million owed to him in the deal with the Reds. Suarez will serve as Seattle's everyday third baseman and should provide fantasy managers with solid counting stats, but expect the former Red to be a drain on your team's batting average.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (side) will be out for the remainder of the regular season, according to Reds manager David Bell. Winker landed on the injured list with an intercostal strain on September 18. He had been sidelined for about a month with the same injury before making a brief return in mid-September. The 28-year-old lefty had a fantastic season in 2021. Over 110 games, he slashed .305/.394/.556 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI and 77 runs. He raised his fantasy stock immensely this year and should be one of the first 10 outfielders off the board in most drafts next spring.

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (side) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to an intercostal strain. Winker has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with plenty of production so far this season. In 485 plate appearances, the 28-year-old is batting .305 with a .394 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and a stolen base. Max Schrock and Aristides Aquino both figure to see more playing time in left field with Winker on the injured list. Schrock could be worth an add in deeper leagues for the season's final weeks. The 26-year-old is hitting .321 with a .375 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a stolen base in 88 plate appearances for the Reds this season.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) could be back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Thursday. Winker has been rehabbing with Triple-A Louisville as he bounces back from an intercostal strain that sidelined him back in August. The 28-year-old lefty was having his best season yet prior to injury, slashing .307/.395/.560 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI, and 77 runs scored on 129 hits. Plus, he's hitting .294/.368/.706 with two home runs against the Dodgers this season.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment. He will play his first game with Louisville on Tuesday. Winker has been out since August 16 due to an intercostal strain. Prior to the injury, he was in the midst of a career-best season. Over 109 games on the year, Winker has slashed .307/.395/.560 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI and 77 runs. He ranks in the 96th percentile in xBA (.293) and in the 94th percentile in xwOBA (.388). With or without a strong finish to the year, Winker should be a top-50 pick in just about all drafts next year.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) experience a setback as he prepares for a rehab assignment, manager David Bell said Tuesday. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain but has recently resumed some baseball activities and could still start a rehab stint within the next week despite the setback. The 28-year-old slugger slashed .381/.519/.810 over his last seven games with two home runs, 10 RBI, and five runs scored on eight hits. Fantasy managers should keep their eyes peeled for updates on Winker's timeline to return.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) could potentially start a rehab stint next weekend, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported on Friday. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain but has recently resumed some baseball activities and could return by mid-September. This is good news for fantasy managers as the 28-year-old slugger has a slash line of .381/.519/.810 over his last seven games with two home runs, 10 RBI, and five runs scored on eight hits.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has started throwing, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Though he's not swinging the bat yet, Winker resuming baseball activities is hopeful news for the Reds and fantasy managers, as the outfielder appears to still be on track to return to the roster around mid-September. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain. The 28-year-old is slashing .307/.395/.560 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI in 109 games. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the blossoming hitter.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has yet to resume baseball activities and "remains a couple of weeks away" from returning from the injured list, per manager David Bell. "Not doing baseball, no swinging or anything like that yet," said Bell. He's been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain. The 28-year-old is hitting is slashing .307/.395/.560 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI in 109 games. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Winker, but he may not rejoin the Reds roster until mid-September.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (intercostal) was placed on the 10-day injured list last Sunday. The lefty slugger is expected to miss more than just 10 days while dealing with an intercostal strain. Winker has not resumed baseball activities and could very well be out until possibly September. This season, Winker is hitting .307/.395/.560 batting line with 24 home runs, 71 RBI in 109 games. Fantasy managers should continue holding Winker on their roster, but it doesn't sound like he'll be returning within the next 10 days or so.

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (intercostal strain) on the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled infielder Jose Barrero in a corresponding move. Winker had been attempting to play through some back tightness but he wound up making the issue worse on a swing during Sunday's game. Losing Winker deals a blow to the Reds, who are trying to fight their way into the playoffs via a Wild Card berth. Winker has been a key part of a fearsome Cincy lineup this season, hitting .307 with 24 homers, 77 runs, 71 RBI, and a steal over 109 games. Look for Shogo Akiyama and Aristides Aquino to see more playing time while Winker is sidelined.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (side) exited Sunday's game after reaggravating his intercostal strain, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Winker had been replaced on defense in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's contest, as according to manager David Bell, Winker felt something "right at the end of the last swing he took," and now he'll undergo examinations again on Monday. Winker had been scratched from Friday's lineup with what was originally reported as back tightness, but now it appears it was this issue with his intercostal. Managers should consider him day-to-day for now, and check for updates on his condition on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was replaced by Aristides Aquino in the field to begin the bottom of the third inning. Before his departure, Winker was 0-for-2 in two plate appearances. The reason for his exit is unknown at this time. Winker has had an excellent year at the plate, slashing .307/.395/.560 with 24 HRs, 71 RBI, and 77 runs in the middle of the Reds lineup. Hopefully, there is no serious injury, as he's been one of the best fantasy outfielders this season. More to come.

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. There's no specifics as to how long this could keep him sidelined, and for now managers should consider him day-to-day. Winker has had a nice year at the plate slashing .309/.397/.562 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI and 77 runs scored over 108 games, and managers will hope for a quick return of his bat to their lineups.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday night, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. There's no word as to why Winker was scratched, but Shogo Akiyama now enters the lineup in center field and is batting eighth in the order. Managers should keep an eye out for updates later tonight as to why Winker was held out.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a big game in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Winker fell just a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the win. The veteran outfielder continues to chug along in his career year, hitting .309 with 32 doubles, 24 homers, 77 runs, 71 RBI, and a steal over 418 at-bats. Winker has been red-hot of late, hitting .476 with three homers and 11 RBI over his past seven games.