Winker went 1-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The struggling outfielder may be starting to build some momentum at the plate, as Wednesday's two-bagger extended his hitting streak to four games. Both of Winker's extra-base hits on the season -- the first also a double -- have come within that span, as have four of his six RBI thus far in 2022. While his current .164 average and .197 slugging percentage are admittedly alarming, it's worth noting the combination OF Winker's modest 13.0 percent strikeout rate, elevated 28.8 percent line-drive rate and unsustainably low .192 BABIP paint a a picture of a hitter who's been significantly unlucky when making contact early this season.

Winker went 1-for-5 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a game-winning run-scoring single in an extra-innings win over the Royals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker played a critical role in the red-hot Mariners' win, as his 10th-inning sacrifice fly tied the game at 4-4 and his 12th-inning single plated Adam Frazier with the winning run. Winker is showing signs of breaking out of a recent slump, as he was productive as a pinch hitter Saturday night before Sunday's two-RBI tally.

Winker entered Saturday's win over the Royals as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and contributed a walk, a two-run double and a run over two plate appearances.

EDGE Analysis

The struggling outfielder had gotten the night off from starting duties, but he ended up playing a part in the Mariners' 13-run breakout. Winker's eighth-inning two-bagger came at a particularly timely juncture, as it gave Seattle breathing room after the Royals had closed to within 8-7. Perhaps Saturday's productive night will help reignite Winker's bat after he'd gone 1-for-21 over the previous six games.

Winker is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has gone just 3-for-28 (.107) since his first day off of the season, so he will get another chance to clear his head Saturday. Dylan Moore will get the nod in left field in Winker's place.

Winker went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and a run in a win over the Astros on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The offseason acquisition had the type of output fantasy managers have been clamoring for throughout his sluggish start to the season, serving as a thorn in the side of Astros pitching throughout the night. The night marked Winker's first multi-hit tally since Opening Day, and in a testament to the extent of his struggles to date, it only served to push his average back up to .200.

Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) on the hill for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Winker will take a seat for the first time this season. The righty-hitting Dylan Moore will replace Winker in left field.

Winker went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and two walks in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker got the Mariners to within a run with his timely ninth-inning single that plated J.P. Crawford. The offseason acquisition has just three hits -- all singles -- in his first five games, but he's drawn at least one walk in each outing on his way to a .435 on-base percentage over his first 23 plate appearances.

Winker went 2-for-4 with a walk in a win over the Twins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker had a noteworthy regular-season Mariners debut, as not only did he produce the only multi-hit effort of the day for Seattle, but he also made a game-ending catch at the left-field wall on a Gary Sanchez drive that initially looked like it had a chance to leave the yard. Winker operated out of the No. 3 spot in the order Friday and is slotted there again Saturday while starting at designated hitter.

Winker took grounders at first base during Saturday's practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A single spring drill is by no means an indication that Winker will spend a considerable amount of time at first base this season, though it would certainly benefit the Mariners if he proves capable at the position. He's not a good defender in the the outfield, an area that's full already in Seattle and will become overcrowded once Julio Rodriguez debuts and once Kyle Lewis (knee) gets healthy. At first base, Ty France is the only viable option due to Evan White's (groin) injuries and underperformance. France could shift to second or third base at times to accommodate Winker at first.

Winker went 1-for-3 with a two-run double in a Cactus League loss to the Angels on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The recent trade acquisition had gone hitless in his first two at-bats with his new team Friday, but his third-inning two-bagger Sunday brought home Cal Raleigh and J.P. Crawford to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Winker's timely hit came off right-handed Angeles reliever Janson Junk, but manager Scott Servais has already gone on record with his plans to give the lefty-swinging Winker more opportunities against southpaws than he typically received in Cincinnati.