Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Wed 4/30/25 3:22 PM

Winker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Right-hander Corbin Burnes has reverse splits, which helps explain why the left-handed-hitting Winker will begin this one on the bench. Starling Marte is batting fifth as the designated hitter for the Mets.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Tue 4/29/25 10:37 AM

Winker went 2-for-4 with two walks, four runs scored and an RBI in Monday's rout of the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The Mets combined for 21 hits and 19 runs, and Winker was right in the middle of the offensive eruption as the cleanup hitter. The 31-year-old is beginning to climb out of his early-season hole at the plate, and over his last nine games he's batting .276 (8-for-29) with three doubles, a homer, three RBI and seven runs while working on the strong side of a platoon at DH with Starling Marte.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Sun 4/27/25 10:49 AM

Winker is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Winker will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while the Nationals send southpaw Mitchell Parker to the mound. Starling Marte will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and bat fifth. Winker has gone 4-for-14 with one walk, two runs scored and a solo homer over his last five games.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Sat 4/19/25 1:42 PM

Winker is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
With St. Louis sending southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the mound, Winker will begin Saturday's contest on the bench while Starling Marte serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth. Winker has started the season slashing .184/.238/.368 with six RBI across 42 plate appearances.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Thu 4/17/25 3:19 PM

Winker is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Winker had started two of the last three games against righties, but he'll take a seat Thursday versus right-hander Andre Pallante, who has reverse splits. Starling Marte will be at designated hitter and bat sixth.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Wed 4/16/25 7:01 PM

Winker went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder broke an 0-for-13 skid with the performance. Winker has had a tough beginning to 2025 and missed time over the last week with an illness, but he's capable of heating up quickly if he's healthy. Through 12 games, he's batting .200 (7-for-35) with zero homers, one run and six RBI.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Tue 4/15/25 5:06 PM

Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran slugger returned to the lineup Monday after sitting out a few days due to flu-like symptoms, but he's back on the bench Tuesday despite the fact Minnesota is sending a righty (Bailey Ober) to the mound. Winker isn't reported to be dealing with any further issues, and he could just be getting some extra rest after recovering from the ailment. Starling Marte is receiving another turn at designated hitter in his place.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Mon 4/14/25 4:37 PM

Winker (illness) will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Monday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Winker hadn't been included in the New York lineup for any of the previous five games while recovering from flu-like symptoms. After checking out fine following a pinch-hitting appearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics and then resting in Sunday's 8-0 win in the series finale, Winker has now been given the green light to make his first start in a week. A healthy Winker should continue to occupy the strong side of a platoon at designated hitter, while Starling Marte draws the majority of the starts versus left-handed pitching.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Mon 4/14/25 11:23 AM

Winker has been on the bench for five straight games while dealing with flu-like symptoms, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old was able to pinch hit Saturday, so the Mets don't seem to be contemplating an IL stint for Winker. He's batting .200 (5-for-25) to begin the season and is still looking for his first home run, but he should return to the strong side of a platoon at DH once healthy.

Jesse Winker
LF/RF/DH NYM
Sat 4/12/25 1:40 PM

Winker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday will be the fourth straight game Winker has missed following a 5-for-24 start at the plate. All of his reps have been going to Starling Marte, who will work as New York's DH on Saturday while batting fifth.