Winker was ejected from Friday's game against the Guardians at the end of the eighth inning for arguing balls and strikes, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker struck out on a called third strike to end the eighth inning and exchanged words with the umpire before being tossed from the matchup. Prior to his ejection, he went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. It seems unlikely that the incident will lead to a suspension, so he should be available for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Winker went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Nationals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker produced the only multi-hit effort of the afternoon for the Mariners, his third such tally of August. The veteran outfielder has shown some life at the plate over the last week-plus of what has been a lackluster season, putting together a .269/.375/.500 slash line that includes two home runs, six RBI and matching 15.6 percent walk and strikeout rates across the last eight games.

Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Winker will duck out of the lineup with southpaw JP Sears taking the hill for Oakland. Dylan Moore will step in for Winker as the Mariners' left fielder.

Winker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-7 victory over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Winker scored early on a Carlos Santana single in the third inning, then launched a two-run shot in the sixth that scored Adam Frazier. It was Winker's 13th home run of the year and his fourth in August. In 37 at-bats this month, Winker has picked up nine hits and 12 walks but has also struck out 10 times giving the outfielder a .243/.420/.568 slash line.

Winker went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and an additional RBI in Monday's 6-2 victory versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Winker took Shohei Ohtani deep in the first inning, and he added a run-scoring groundout in the ninth. The veteran outfielder finished with his first multi-hit game since Aug. 1. He's hitting .258 so far this month, but he has a .439 OBP thanks to a 24.4 percent walk rate. Winker has also gone deep three times in 10 August contests.

Winker is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was held out Sunday with a left-hander on the mound for the opponent, but he will be back in action Monday night. He will serve as Seattle's designated hitter and occupy the third spot in the batting order.

Winker is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was held out Sunday with a left-hander getting the start for the Rangers, and he will sit for the same reason Monday with southpaw Shohei Ohtani on the bump for the opponent. Sam Haggerty will patrol left field for the Mariners on Monday night.

Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old was back in the lineup the past two games after a brief absence due to back spasms, and he'll return to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Sam Haggerty will take over in left field with Winker receiving a day off in the series finale.

Winker (back) is starting in left field and batting cleanup Friday against the Rangers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old sat out the past two games after leaving Monday's contest with back spasms, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener after Seattle had a scheduled day off Thursday. Winker is 5-for-18 with two home runs, five RBI, five runs and a 9:5 BB:K through seven games in August.

Winker (back) isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Winker is out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup as he continues to deal with back spasms. He remains day-to-day for now, but Sam Haggerty will shift to left field while Jarred Kelenic starts in center.