Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker was one of six players that was ejected during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The two team exchanged words after a pitch sailed past the head of Mike Trout on Saturday. Both sides argued on the field, but no punches were thrown. Then, Winker was drilled by a pitch from Andrew Wantz in the second inning during Sunday's contest. Both benches emptied and actual punches were thrown. In the end, Winker, Wantz, Julio Rodriguez, J.P. ...

The Seattle Mariners and outfielder Jesse Winker avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a two-year, $14.5 million deal. He'll receive $6.25 million this year and $8.25 million in 2023 with a chance to earn an extra $400,000 in bonuses next season. Winker was acquired in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in March, and he remains a part of the team's future despite hitting just .214 with 19 runs scored, nine doubles, four home runs, 24 RBI and an American League-leading 38 walks in ...

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker is dealing with a sore right shoulder, according to reports. Winker was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of his team's Friday night game against the Houston Astros. Adam Frazier moved from second base to left field and Sam Haggerty found his name on the lineup card as the second baseman. Winker is hitting .213 with two homers, 13 runs, and 16 RBI across 155 at-bats in his first season with Seattle. Expect an injury update on Winker after the game ...

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker was originally in the lineup to face Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander but was taken out for unspecified reasons. This move doesn't seem strategic, as Winker has been much better against righties in his career. There should be more details soon, but for now, get Winker out of your lineup if you still can. Adam Frazier will move to left field and lead off for the Mariners in place of Winker, with Sam Haggerty filling in at second base.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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, ...

The Seattle Mariners started the offseason with guns ablazin as they signed 2021 AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to a five-year, $115 million deal in November. Fast forward to the post-lockout offseason and the team is at it again, showing that the franchise is all in on competing in 2022.On Monday, the Mariners landed two of the Cincinnati Reds top hitters, outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, in exchange for pitchers Justin Dunn and Brandon Williamson and outfielder Jake ...

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 ...