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Back in lineup Winker (calf) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Winker has been sidelined since exiting Monday's game early due to calf cramps, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Thursday's contest. The 31-year-old slashed .253/.360/.405 with 14 homers and 58 RBI in 508 regular-season plate appearances last year and has shown no signs of slowing down this spring, maintaining an .805 OPS through 13 spring games.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf cramp Winker exited Monday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Rays due to a calf cramp, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Winker's removal was precautionary and the 31-year-old "should be OK." Winker -- who was retired in his lone plate appearance Monday -- is sporting an .805 OPS this spring and projects to open the season as the Mets' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker leaves NY Mets' spring game with apparent leg injury. What's his status? Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker came up hobbling on a swing in the first inning of Monday's game. He exited before his second at-bat.

MARCH 17, 2025 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Spring training preview: Can Dodgers be first repeat champ in a quarter-century?

Spring training workouts start Sunday, with the Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion in a quarter-century.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Spring training preview: Can Dodgers be first repeat champ in a quarter-century?

Pete Alonso stays with Mets on 2-year, $54 million deal after lingering on market

First baseman Pete Alonso, nicknamed the Polar Bear, is staying with the New York Mets on a new two-year deal.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Alonso stays with Mets on 2-year, $54 million deal after lingering on market

Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract

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JANUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets and lefty reliever A.J. Minter agree to 2-year contract, AP source says

Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets and outfielder Jesse Winker agree to 1-year contract Jesse Winker is returning to the Mets on a one-year deal.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Mets and outfielder Jesse Winker agree to 1-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that outfielder Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t...

JANUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-ups with NYM The Mets have agreed to terms with Winker, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact The specifics of the contract are not yet known. Winker had a solid bounce-back showing in 2024 between the Nationals and Mets, collecting a .764 OPS with 14 homers and 14 steals during the regular season before adding another long ball and a 1.168 OPS in 10 postseason contests. The 31-year-old should see fairly regular reps against righties between designated hitter and left field.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Alonso, Mets rout Dodgers to stay alive, send NLCS back to L.A.

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 vict...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Alonso, Mets rout Dodgers to stay alive, send NLCS back to L.A.

Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Back at DH for Game 5 Winker will start at designated hitter and bat fifth Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Winker sat in favor of J.D. Martinez in Games 3 and 4, but he will be back in there Friday as the Mets try to stave off elimination. The 31-year-old is 2-for-7 with a 2:2 so far at the plate during the NLCS.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again in Game 4 Winker is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the NLCS versus the Dodgers.

Impact J.D. Martinez will receive a second straight start at designated hitter after walking twice and striking out twice in four plate appearances in Game 3. Winker is slashing .267/.476/.600 with one home run this postseason.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Game 3 lineup Winker is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Impact Winker has typically been starting at designated hitter of late against right-handed pitching, but he will begin this one on the bench versus righty Walker Buehler. The Mets will go with J.D. Martinez at DH and in the six spot in the lineup.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Jesse Winker Blasted for Brutal Baserunning Blunder vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 This was not great.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets' Jesse Winker Doesn't Mince Words About Brewers: 'I'll Hate Them Forever' Winker blasted Milwaukee and its fans after they booed him during the wild card series.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bitter team mocks Mets' Jesse Winker with 'special' $1.99 deal Some people just don't like Jesse Winker.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • NJ.COM

Not in NLDS Game 4 lineup Winker is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Phillies.

Impact The Phillies are sending lefty Ranger Suarez to the bump as they try to stave off elimination, so the left-handed-hitting Winker will yield to J.D. Martinez at designated hitter. Winker homered in the Mets' Game 3 victory and is a candidate to see action off the bench in Game 4.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS

Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 o...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Jesse Winker belts a solo homer to extend Mets' lead to 2-0 over Phillies

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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