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Newsweek
05-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Mets All-Star Outfielder to Miss 6-8 Weeks in Unfortunate Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Mets will be without All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker for the foreseeable future. More news: Braves Make Massive Announcement Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Monday that Winker, who was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain, will likely be out 6-8 weeks, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Mets OF Jesse Winker will likely be out 6-8 weeks, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 5, 2025 This story will be updated...
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Brett Baty News After Loss to Cardinals
The New York Mets lost both games of their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, and have now lost four of their last five. Their lead atop the NL East has now shrank to 2.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets (22-13) lost the first game 6-5 and the second one 5-4 on Sunday. Outfielder Jesse Winker left with an oblique injury in the fourth inning of the first contest and was replaced by Mark Vientos, who started the second game at third base. Advertisement New York could use another left-handed bat in Winker's absence, and its fans are campaigning for infielder Brett Baty to get called back up from Triple-A Syracuse. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that the 25-year-old has his own health issues, via SNY. New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22)Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY "He's dealing with a sore big right toe, but I was told he was going through his workout yesterday and today, so we'll see," he said. "We'll have to check on that." Baty is slashing .204/.246/.352 with one homer and four RBI in 19 big-league games this season. New York drafted the 6-foot-3-inch, 210-pounder No. 12 overall in 2019 and called him up for the first time in 2022. He owns a career .214/.279/.328 slash line with 16 homers and 59 RBI in 188 games. Advertisement The Mets will finish their road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks before hosting the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. After that, they'll hit the road to face the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Related: Mets Facing Brett Baty Decision After Cardinals Game Related: Mets Announce Move After Loss to Cardinals
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Mets Receive Unfortunate Jesse Winker News After Loss to Cardinals
The New York Mets are one of the best teams in baseball, but even the best teams experience adversity. The Mets (22-13) are still in first place in the NL East, but they've lost four of their last five games and are experiencing injuries. Outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker left during the first game of New York's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday with an oblique injury. The veteran is slashing .239/.321/.418 with one homer and 10 RBI this season. Advertisement Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivered an unfortunate update about Winker after the second game on Sunday night, via SNY. New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) and left fielder Jesse Winker (3)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images "He's gonna go back to New York. We need to get more pictures on it, they weren't clear here," he said. "It looks like an IL situation." He also confirmed that the team will replace Winker for the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. New York acquired Winker from the Washington Nationals in July 2024 and signed him to a one-year, $7.5 million contract over the offseason. The 31-year-old owns a career slash line of .262/.321/.418 with 96 homers and 333 RBI over 778 games. Advertisement The Mets' injured list includes Danny Young (elbow), Paul Blackburn (knee), A.J. Minter (lat), Brooks Rally (elbow), Sean Manaea (oblique), Franke Montas (lat), Ronny Mauricio (knee), Jose Siri (tibia), Nicky Madrigal (shoulder), Christian Scott (elbow), and Drew Smith (elbow), via New York is 2.5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the division, six ahead of the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves, and eight ahead of the Miami Marlins. Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Brett Baty News After Loss to Cardinals Related: Mets Facing Brett Baty Decision After Cardinals Game
Washington Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Mets' Jesse Winker gets MRI after leaving game vs. Cardinals with right side discomfort
ST. LOUIS — Mets left fielder Jesse Winker had an MRI on Sunday after leaving the first game of New York's doubleheader at St. Louis with right side discomfort. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Winker was injured while making a throw in the third inning of the Mets' 6-5 loss .
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets Make Injury Announcement During Cardinals Game
The New York Mets opened a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, securing a 9-3 victory. This win improved New York's overall record to 22-11, which is three games better than the second place Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. It has been a combination of stellar pitching and timely hitting that has vaulted New York to this strong start, with several contributors up and down the roster making a strong impact. One of these players has been left-handed outfielder Jesse Winker, who entered Sunday's game against St. Louis with a 110 OPS+ in 67 at-bats. New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) and left fielder Jesse Winker (3)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Winker played a role in New York's win on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a run scored. Back in the lineup on Sunday, Winker was removed in the fourth inning (h/t Anthony DiComo of There was immediate concern among the fanbase when Winker was removed, and the Mets have since announced an official update on the 2021 All-Star. Advertisement Per the team, Winker was removed with right side discomfort. Winker has dominated right-handed pitching in his career, owning an .837 OPS against righties. Now in his second season with the Mets, Winker was acquired by New York last year in a trade with the Washington Nationals. For his career, Winker owns an .802 OPS with 96 home runs. The 31-year-old outfielder is in his ninth MLB season, five of which came with the Cincinnati Reds who selected him 49th overall in the 2012 draft. The Mets certainly hope his removal on Sunday will not lead to an extended absence. Related: Mets Star Makes Major Announcement After Unfortunate Injury News Related: Mets React to Major Pete Alonso Announcement Before Cardinals Game
