Jesse Winker Unlikely To Return When First Eligible rotoballer.com Thu 8/19/21 3:34 PM
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...
Jesse Winker Placed On IL rotoballer.com Mon 8/16/21 1:21 PM
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 ...
Jesse Winker Reaggravates Intercostal Strain rotoballer.com Sun 8/15/21 6:43 PM
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 ...
Jesse Winker Exits Early Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 8/15/21 3:40 PM
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 ...
Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Tightness Friday rotoballer.com Fri 8/13/21 7:19 PM
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 ...
Jesse Winker Scratched From Lineup Friday rotoballer.com Fri 8/13/21 7:13 PM
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.
Jesse Winker Hits Grand Slam In Win rotoballer.com Thu 8/12/21 9:30 PM
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.
Jesse Winker Drives In Six In Win rotoballer.com Sat 8/7/21 11:41 PM
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a huge night in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Winker went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and six RBI in the lopsided victory. The veteran outfielder got the Reds on the board with an RBI double in the second inning, added a two-run single in the sixth, and capped it off with a three-run homer in the eighth inning. Winker is having a career year for the Reds, hitting .307 with 30 doubles, 23 homers, 74 runs, 67 RBI, ...
Jesse Winker Goes Yard In Blowout Win rotoballer.com Fri 8/6/21 10:43 PM
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-2 with a double, a homer, two runs, an RBI, and two walks in a 10-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winker took Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker deep in the second inning and wound up with two of Cincinnati's seven extra-base hits in the win. Winker is putting together a career year, hitting .303 with 29 doubles, 22 homers, 72 runs, 61 RBI, and one steal over 399 at-bats. He is hitting .261 with a homer over his past seven games.
Jesse Winker Hits 21st Homer rotoballer.com Wed 7/28/21 6:29 AM
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Winker launched a 398-foot solo shot in the first inning to give the Reds their first run of the game. The veteran outfielder is hitting .302 with a career-high 21 homers, 65 runs, and 57 RBI in what has been a breakout season for him. Winker has established himself as an everyday starter in fantasy and needs to remain in fantasy lineups for his Wednesday matchup against Chicago...