Winker (illness) is back in the starting lineup Saturday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter and bat second after missing five straight games because of an illness. He's tallied seven RBI in eight games when healthy this year.

Winker (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is missing his fifth straight game Friday, but it sounds like he's almost over the illness. Winker should retain his strong-side platoon role at designated hitter, meaning he will likely start Sunday as well against Yu Darvish.

Winker (illness) isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Winker approaching a week's worth of games missed, the Brewers might consider placing him on the injured list if he does not get healthy soon. Rowdy Tellez will serve as Milwaukee's DH, and Luke Voit will start at first base, batting sixth.

Winker (illness) isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has now sat out of four straight games as he continues to fight off his sickness. He is back around the team now, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, which could signal a return to the lineup in the near future. But for now, Luke Voit will continue to serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter Thursday and bat seventh.

Winker (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Winker is sitting out for the third game in a row while he continues to battle an illness. The Brewers will open a four-game set in San Diego on Thursday, and if Winker isn't feeling healthy enough to join the team for the next stop of its road trip, a stint on the 10-day injured list could come into consideration.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Winker has been "knocked out" by a sickness and has been kept away from the team, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for Winker's absence Monday has now been made clear, and it could also keep him out of Tuesday's lineup. The team will check on Winker closer to the start of the game, but there's no guarantee he's feeling better. If he does sit out again, Luke Voit figures to fill in as designated hitter.

Winker is absent from the Brewers' lineup for Monday's game in Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

It's the rare time when Winker isn't in there against a righty, but Zac Gallen has drastic reverse splits. Luke Voit is at designated hitter.

Winker is not in the lineup against lefty Justin Steele and the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker served as the designated hitter on Opening Day and hit second, but he finished the day 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Given that his career wRC+ against righties (136) is nearly 50 points higher than his mark against lefties (87), it's likely he won't receive many starts against opposing southpaws. Luke Voit will be the DH on Saturday.

Winker is starting in right field for the Brewers in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has seen some action in left this spring, but this will be his first time playing right. He could factor into the mix at that spot with Brian Anderson, and perhaps even Owen Miller. Tyrone Taylor (elbow) is not expected to be ready to join Milwaukee's active roster until mid-May. Winker should primarily operate out of the DH spot as the 2023 regular season rolls along.

Winker (neck, knee) is making his Cactus League debut Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will DH and bat second in what is also his unofficial Brewers debut. He had a rough go of it in Seattle last season, due in part to neck and knee injuries, but there is bounceback potential ahead for the 2021 NL All-Star.