Winker (wrist) has started a rehab assignment in the Arizona Rookie League, RedsMinorLeagues.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker might need a decent amount of time before proving he's ready to advance beyond Triple-A Louisville, as he has just two homers and a .367 slugging percentage so far. But the Reds will still likely give him a look at some point this year, especially if Jay Bruce gets dealt as expected by the trade deadline.