Winker will test his tight back in a pre-game workout Monday and could be available off the bench for both halves of the day's doubleheader against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will sit for the fourth straight game in the afternoon contest, and it sounds as though he'll be sitting for the nightcap as well. The fact that he's yet to be placed on the injured list suggests that he could start at some point this week, perhaps quite soon, though a clearer picture of his availability won't come until after he completes his workout.

Winker (back) remains out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will miss his fourth straight game while he continues to battle tightness in his back. The Reds' decision to resist placing Winker on the injured list up to this point suggests he's viewed as day-to-day, but his ongoing absence may nonetheless prompt risk-averse fantasy managers to avoid using him in weekly lineups. Nick Castellanos will serve as the Reds' designated hitter with Winker out for Game 1 of the twin bill, while Aristedes Aquino picks up a start in right field.

Winker (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will be sidelined for the third straight contest as he continues to deal with back tightness. Joey Votto will serve as the designated hitter while Mike Moustakas starts at first base Sunday.

Winker (back) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will sit out a second straight contest after leaving Thursday's game with back tightness. Aristides Aquino will serve as the designated hitter Saturday.

Winker (back) is not in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Winker left Thursday's game against the Cubs with a tight back, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to miss at least one game. Nick Castellanos will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Aristides Aquino starting in right field.

Winker exited Thursday's loss to the Cubs with back tightness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old went 0-for-1 with a walk and a sacrifice fly before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. Winker should be considered day-to-day with the severity of the injury unclear.

Winker is serving his one-game suspension Tuesday against the Cardinals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was appealing his suspension, but he'll elect to serve it against St. Louis on Tuesday, with left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim starting for the Cardinals. He should be available Wednesday.

Winker is not starting Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has a one-game suspension hanging over his head, stemming from an ejection Saturday, though he appealed the punishment and was in the lineup Monday. There has yet to be a report that he lost the appeal, so his day off Tuesday seems to be just be a routine one with a lefty (Kwang-Hyun Kim) starting for the Cardinals.

Winker is appealing his one-game suspension that he received after being ejected from Saturday's nightcap and will start as the designated hitter Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was the only player to receive a suspension for his role in Saturday's incident, but he'll still be available while he appeals. If the suspension is upheld, Aristedes Aquino could fill in as the designated hitter for a game.

Winker was ejected from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader agianst the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The benches cleared during the fourth inning, resulting in Winker, Joey Votto and manager David Bell getting tossed for the Reds. Winker went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and a walk between the two games prior to the ejection.