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Mets' Jesse Winker: Officially done for 2025
Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Wednesday that Jesse Winker (back) will be shut down for the rest of the 2025 season, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.Winker landed on the injured list in mid-July due to back inflammation. He was pulled from his rehab assignment last week after suffering a setback, and the injury is severe enough for the 32-year-old to be officially sidelined for the rest of the 2025 campaign. Winker will shift his focus to being ready for spring training and will enter the offseason as a free agent. He logged just 81 plate appearances for the New York Mets this season, slashing .229/.309/.400 with one home run, one stolen base, 10 RBI and eight runs.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Likely out for season
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Jesse Winker has been shut down from all activities and will likely miss the remainder of the season, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.Winker has been on the injured list since mid-July due to back inflammation. He was given the green light to begin a rehab assignment last Wednesday but was shut down after going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in two games with Single-A St. Lucie. With time running out for the 32-year-old to return to Queens this year, it now appears that he'll shift his focus to getting ready for the start of the 2026 campaign. Winker is due to hit free agency this winter.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Kicks off rehab assignment
Jesse Winker (back) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Single-A St. Lucie, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Though no reports indicated that Winker had resumed baseball activities, the 32-year-old evidently made enough progress behind the scenes over the last few days for the New York Mets to clear him for a rehab assignment. He'll start at designated hitter for St. Lucie on Wednesday and likely remain in the minors for several more games in order to stockpile at-bats and prove that his back won't be an issue if he's needed for spot duty in the corner outfield. Though Winker could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point in September, the Mets may not be willing to open up regular playing time for him, especially while the team is getting good results from its current DH duo of Mark Vientos and Starling Marte. Winker slashed an unremarkable .229/.309/.400 in 81 plate appearances in the majors prior to being shut down with the back issue.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Season could be over
Jesse Winker (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, and he's running out of time to complete any sort of progression that would allow him to play again this season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.The 32-year-old was originally shut down May 5 with an oblique strain, and his return in early July lasted just three plate appearances before his back became an issue. Given that it's been over three months since Winker saw regular game action in the majors, he would likely need a lengthy rehab stint before being ready to help the New York Mets' playoff push. As a result, he may have played his last game for the team, as he'll become a free agent this winter.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Moves to 60-day IL
The New York Mets transferred Jesse Winker (back) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.Back inflammation sent Winker to the injured list in mid-July, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains sidelined until at least Sept. 9. His 40-man roster spot will be given to Tyler Rogers, who came over from San Francisco via trade Wednesday.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Shut down for at least one week
Jesse Winker (back) recently had an epidural and will be shut down for 7-to-10 days, Laura Albanese of Newsday reported Friday.Winker received an injection to address the pain in his back and will be shut down for at least one week. The 31-year-old has been on the shelf since July 11, and Friday's news likely means he won't be back until August.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Hits IL
The New York Mets placed Jesse Winker on the 10-day injured list Friday due to back inflammation.Winker exited Thursday's game with back tightness and headed to New York to undergo further testing, which revealed inflammation severe enough to warrant an IL stint. Winker has been serving as the Mets' primary DH, a role that could be handed to Mark Vientos in the short term. Jared Young was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Heading back to New York for MRI
Jesse Winker is heading back to New York to undergo an MRI after exiting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Orioles due to back tightness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Winker's back "locked up" on him after one plate appearance. More will be known regarding Winker's status after he's examined, but there's a good chance he's headed back to the injured list. Winker was just activated from the 60-day IL on Tuesday after missing a significant chunk of time with an oblique strain. If Winker does need another IL stint, Mark Vientos could receive another chance at regular playing time at designated hitter for the Mets.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Exits game with back tightness
Jesse Winker was removed from the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Orioles in the fourth inning due to back tightness.Winker popped out in his lone plate appearance before being removed for pinch hitter Mark Vientos in the fourth. The 31-year-old had returned to action for the New York Mets on Tuesday following a lengthy stay on the injured list due to an oblique strain, but it's not clear whether the back issue might be related. The Mets could offer more information on Winker later Thursday.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Returns from injured list
The New York Mets activated Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.Winker was shelved for more than two months with a right oblique strain but is ready to roll after going 4-for-14 with a couple homers during a brief rehab assignment. The 31-year-old should be the Mets' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, especially with Starling Marte (knee) landing on the 10-day injured list.
Jesse Winker
#3 DH / N.Y. Mets / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 206 lb Age: 32 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 6%
- Start
- 5%
- DH Rank
- NR