Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Despite going 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-6 loss in the series opener, Winker will find himself on the bench as the Reds oppose a right-handed starter (Chase Anderson). Considering Yasiel Puig received Monday off, manager David Bell may just be looking to keep some of the Reds' bench players involved now that Scooter Gennett's recent return from the injured list leaves one less spot available in the lineup. With Winker sitting Tuesday, Phillip Ervin will check into left field.

Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will once again head to the bench against a left-hander with Jon Lester on the mound for the Cubs. Phillip Ervin will start in left field and bat sixth in his absence.

Winker is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

He has been sitting against lefties lately, and that will be the case again with Jose Quintana on the hill for Chicago. Phillip Ervin will start in left field and hit seventh.

Winker is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has an .882 OPS in June but will head to the bench Friday with left-hander Cole Hamels on the mound for the Cubs. Phillip Ervin will start in left field and bat seventh in his absence.

Winker will be on the bench against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

As usual, Winker won't get to start against a southpaw. Phillip Ervin gets the nod in left field in his absence.

Winker is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Winker gets the day off despite a righty (Chase Anderson) on the mound for the Brewers and despite the fact that he owns a 1.571 OPS over his last five games. Derek Dietrich moves out to left field in his absence, with Jose Peraza starting at second base.

Winker will serve as the Reds' No. 2 hitter and will start in left field Wednesday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will make his third start in a row in one of the top two spots in the order, with his prior two assignments coming as the leadoff man. It's unclear if manager David Bell plans on sticking with Winker in the top third of the lineup, however, as the Reds won't be playing with all their regulars Wednesday with usual No. 2 hitter Joey Votto gets a breather for the day game.

Winker will head to the bench against lefty Wade Miley and the Astros on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Winker sits for the second time in three games, though he should be in line for an extended run of starts the rest of the week as the Reds face six straight righties. Phillip Ervin starts in left field.

Winker went 4-for-5 with a double, home run and five RBI in an 11-3 victory against the Rangers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

This performance snapped a streak where Winker went 0-for-6 during a four-game span. With the four hits, Winker's average is now as high as it's been all season. The five RBI was also a season high and matched the total he recorded in the category during all of May. Winker is hitting .244 with 11 home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs in 205 at-bats this season.

Winker is on the bench for the second straight game Saturday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Winker will sit against lefty Mike Minor. The newly recalled Phillip Ervin will take over in left field.