Even though Winker (calf) is not starting, he's available to pinch-hit and could be back in the lineup Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tyler Naquin on fire, the Reds are back to having four players for three spots in the outfield again. It's possible that Winker and Nick Senzel will have to share some of their starts with Naquin in the immediate future.

Winker (calf) isn't starting Saturday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Winker exited Friday's contest due to calf cramps after he went 3-for-3 with a double, one run and one RBI against the Diamondbacks. Tyler Naquin will fill in as the left fielder and lead off Saturday.

Winker was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks due to calf cramps, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker went 3-for-3 with a double, one run and one RBI to begin Friday's contest, but he was replaced by Nick Senzel in the top of the sixth inning. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but Tyler Naquin could fill in as the left fielder if Winker is forced to miss additional time.

Winker (illness) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday at Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old hasn't seen game action since April 3 due to an unspecified illness, but he'll return to the top of the order Friday. Winker had a strong start through the first two games of the season, going 3-for-8 with one double, three runs and one walk.

Manager David Bell said that Winker (illness) will take part in baseball activities during a pregame workout Wednesday before a determination is made on whether he'll be available off the bench in the Reds' series finale with the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even if the Reds elect not to use Winker for a fourth straight game, the 27-year-old would still appear on track to re-enter the starting nine for Friday's series opener in Arizona. Tyler Naquin will continue to work in left field for Winker after slugging three home runs and driving in 10 over the past three games.

Winker (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Manager David Bell will keep Winker on the bench for a fourth straight day while he continues to work through an illness. The Reds have an off day on tap Thursday, which could provide Winker with enough time to get closer to 100 percent health ahead of a weekend series in Arizona.

Winker (illness) will sit for the third straight game Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Winker left in the middle of Saturday's game against the Cardinals with the illness, and it's apparently bad enough that he's still feeling the effects three days later. Tyler Naquin remains the starter in left field in his absence. Winker is at least back with the team and could appear off the bench, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Winker (illness) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will stick on the bench for a second straight game while he continues to recover from the illness that forced him out of Saturday's win over the Cardinals. Tyler Naquin will spell him in left field while serving as Cincinnati's leadoff hitter.

Winker (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was removed from Saturday's 9-6 win after feeling under the weather, so he's presumably just getting a day off to recuperate from the ailment. Tyler Naqun will man left field and hit leadoff in Winker's stead.

Manager David Bell said Winker was removed from Saturday's win over the Cardinals because the outfielder "wasn't feeling great," C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old went 1-for-4 with one run before being replaced by Nick Senzel to open the sixth inning. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern, so Winker may not miss time and should be considered day-to-day.