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

EDGE Analysis

Winker doesn't seem to have fully earned manager David Bell's trust when lefties are starting for the opposition. The outfielder will sit for the second time in three matchups versus southpaws after he was benched over the weekend when Rich Hill started for the Dodgers. Jose Peraza replaces Winker in left field as the Brewers bring Gio Gonzalez to the hill in the series opener.

Winker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-0 victory against the Dodgers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Overall, the 25-year-old has produced strong power numbers, but this was his first extra-base hit since May 5. Winker hasn't recorded multiple hits in the last 10 games, and since then, his average has dropped 22 points. Winker is hitting .221 with 10 home runs, 16 RBI and 22 runs in 140 at-bats this season.

Winker will sit Friday against lefty Rich Hill and the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds are in the middle of a stretch of facing lefties in four out of five games. Winker started Thursday against Jose Quintana, but he's gotten the call against less than half of the lefties the Reds have faced this season, so it's no surprise he sits on this occasion. Jose Peraza starts in left field Friday.

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

EDGE Analysis

The fact that the Reds are facing a tough left-hander (Madison Bumgarner) along with playing a day game after a night game likely influenced manager David Bell's decision to withhold Winker from the lineup. With Winker on the bench, Jose Peraza will pick up a start in left field.

Winker (quadriceps) is back in the lineup Friday against the Giants after missing two straight games.

EDGE Analysis

Winker had been dealing with a quad strain, but the issue was considered to be minor, and he's back in action quickly as expected. The 25-year-old hasn't performed according to expectations this season, though not entirely in a bad way. He's seen his batting average drop from .299 to .237 but already has a career-high nine homers.

Winker is dealing with a left quadriceps injury but is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why Winker is out of the lineup Thursday against right-hander Chris Bassitt. He sat out Monday and Wednesday as well, but those absences didn't really raise suspicions as the Reds faced lefties in those two games; Winker has made just three starts against left-handed pitching this season. The Reds seem confident that Winker won't need a stint on the injured list.

Winker remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Winker was out of the lineup for two of the Reds' previous three games, with both absences coming against left-handed starters. But this absence against a right-hander in Chris Bassitt -- with the designated hitter available in an AL park -- should raise some eyebrows. There has been no mention of an injury to this point.

Winker is not starting Wednesday against lefty Brett Anderson and the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Winker has started against just three of the seven lefties the Reds have faced this season. He has a career .558 OPS against lefties compared to a .919 mark against righties. Jose Peraza gets the start in left field.

Winker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Drew Pomeranz on the mound for the Giants and first pitch in the series finale set for 12:35 p.m. EDT, Winker will receive a routine breather. Jose Peraza will fill in for Winker in left field and bat eighth.

Winker will bat leadoff and start in left field Thursday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will get his first look atop the lineup since April 14, presumably as a result of Joey Votto resting more than anything else. The Reds should use their more traditional starting nine in Friday's series opener against the Giants, so it's likely that Winker will shift down to the No. 3 or 4 spot in the lineup for that contest.