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Records three-inning save Winckowski picked up the save in Friday's 6-1 win over the Padres. He allowed one walk while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Impact Winckowski's lone walk in the seventh inning was the only baserunner he allowed in this near-perfect outing. The right-hander has now tossed scoreless appearances in five of his last six games. The second-year hurler is off to a hot start this year, as he currently sports a 0.99 WHIP and 2.15 ERA.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has first clunker Winckowski allowed three runs on four hits over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 8-6 loss to St. Louis.

Impact It was a blown save for Winckowski, who came on in the sixth inning after Boston took a 4-2 lead. It was the first outing with poor results for Winckowski, who has been dominant out of the bullpen. The right-hander entered Friday's game with a 1.50 ERA over 24 innings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save Winckowski allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Toronto.

Impact With Kenley Jansen (back spasms) unavailable, manager Alex Cora turned to Winckowski to close out the game. He needed just seven pitches to record the save, which was needed after the right-hander threw 30 pitches to record a win the night before. It was the first save in the majors for Winckowski, who was used mostly as a starter in the minors and majors until assuming a multi-inning relief role for Boston in 2023.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Red Sox have been throwing Josh Winckowski into some big spots, and he's handling them just fine - The Boston Globe Winckowski needed just seven pitches to close out the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

MAY 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

PIcks up win Winckowski (2-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings to record Monday's win over Toronto.

Impact Winckowski was victimized in the eighth inning by shortstop Enrique Hernandez, whose two throwing errors contributed to the Blue Jays knotting the game at 5-5. The right-hander came back out to throw the ninth and was the pitcher of record when Alex Verdugo walked off Toronto. Winckowski has been valuable out of the bullpen and gets a lot of chances to pitch in support of a starting staff that ranks 27th with a 6.01 ERA. Monday's outing was the eighth multi-inning relief effort for the 24-year-old starter-turned-reliever, who is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA, 17 strikeouts and five walks over 21.1 innings (11 appearances).

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Proving value in 'pen Winckowski allowed one hit and one walk while striking out four over 2.1 relief innings to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Winckowski stranded a runner in the sixth inning and bridged the gap to closer Kenley Jansen. The minor-league starter has been outstanding out of the bullpen to start the season. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 1.65 and has gobbled up 16.1 innings over eight appearances. The Red Sox currently carry six starters, so his effectiveness in a multi-inning relief role has been valuable.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Friday Winckowski (1-0) allowed one run on four hits, one walk and a hit batsman over three innings Friday, earning a win over the Angels.

Impact Winckowski has been stellar out of the Boston's heavily used bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs in 12 innings over six relief appearances. He came through the system as a starter but is expected to remain in a multi-inning relief role for now. Winckowski's a strike-thrower and not afraid to pitch to contact.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Winckowski's relief outing | 04/14/2023 Josh Winckowski tosses three innings of one-run, four-hit ball in relief for the Red Sox

APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Records hold Winckowski struck out one in a scoreless relief inning and recorded his first hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over Detroit.

Impact Winckowski had his first clean outing in four appearances, although he's limited the damage to one run on four hits and one walk in seven innings. The 24-year-old right-handed starter, who was stretched out in spring training, was needed out of the bullpen and pitched well in that role. The Red Sox are expected to activate Garrett Whitlock (hip) to start Tuesday, which will cost someone on the staff a roster spot. That could mean Winckowski goes back to Triple-A Worcester where he could serve as starting depth.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unhappy with his rookie season, reliever Josh Winckowski spent winter revamping his game With a new windup, altered sinker grip, different pitch mix and a new mentality, Winckowski enters his second season a changed pitcher.

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Josh Winckowski showing he could be a valuable piece in Red Sox bullpen - The Boston Globe Winckowski has been among the most impressive pitchers on the staff, allowing one run over six innings in three relief appearances.

APRIL 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Thursday's spring training report: Josh Winckowski makes his case - The Boston Globe With four more innings of work, the righthander now has a spring ERA of 1.29 ERA with 12 strikeouts and 4 walks.

MARCH 23, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Will be part of Opening Day roster Winckowski will be part of the Red Sox' Opening Day roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact It will be either Winckowski or Kutter Crawford (undisclosed) filling a spot in the rotation while the other occupies a spot in the bullpen. Winckowski -- who is starting Thursday in Grapefruit League play -- has allowed just two unearned runs in 10 innings this spring.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Now starting Thursday Winckowski is starting Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after Kutter Crawford (undisclosed) was scratched, Mac Cerullo of The North Andover Eagle-Tribune repor...

Impact Winckowski was scheduled to pitch Thursday in a relief role, but with Crawford unavailable, the right-hander will instead pitch in a tradional starting role. A strong outing for the 24-year-old might make him the favorite to win a spot in the rotation for the Red Sox, but he also may have locked up that role if there's any sort of injury for Crawford regardless of how well he throws.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws multiple relief innings Winckowski allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four over three scoreless relief innings in Saturday's spring game against Houston.

Impact As the injuries to projected rotation members mount, Winckowski's chances of being part of the rotation early in the season improve. Brayan Bello (forearm), James Paxton (hamstring) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are in various stages of recovery and could miss Opening Day. If all or any of the projected starters aren't ready for the early April turns of the rotation, Winckowski, Tanner Houck or Kutter Crawford could be part of the starting staff initially. The Red Sox have a couple of off days within the first nine days of the season and could get by with four starters until April 13.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first spring start Winckowski allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings in Sunday's spring game against the Rays.

Impact Winckowski made 15 starts for Boston in 2022 but is on the outside of the seven candidates being considered for this season's rotation. The right-hander had a 5.89 ERA, 5.6 K/9, 3.5 BB/9 and 1.3 HR/9 over 70.1 innings. His FIP (4.94) was nearly a run better, which indicates the defense behind him was lacking, but there was nothing else to excite fantasy managers. The 22-year-old Winckowski should serve as a starting depth option in the organization, likely destined for the rotation at Triple-A Worcester, where his numbers were better than in MLB.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Winckowski was called up by the Red Sox on Saturday and allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings Saturday against the Blue Jays. He'll head back to the minors after Darwinzon Hernandez was recalled Monday.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Red Sox Winckowski was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Impact Winckowski was sent to the minors in early September, and he posted a 3.77 ERA and 1.81 WHIP in 14.1 innings over three appearances following his demotion. He should serve as a multi-inning option out of Boston's bullpen over the final few games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brayan Bello starting for Red Sox on Wednesday; Josh Winckowski (7.71 ERA since July 7) sent back to WooSox The Red Sox activated Brayan Bello from the injured list. He'll start Wednesday against Toronto.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Third Inning Got Best Of Josh Winckowski In Red Sox's Loss To Blue Jays Josh Winckowski had the chance to bounce back for the Boston Red Sox after being recalled from Triple-A Worcester.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • NESN.COM

Josh Winckowski gets another Red Sox call with Nate Eovaldi not ready - The Boston Globe Winckowski has made 12 starts for the Red Sox since debuting on May 28, and was also the call last week, when the neck issue that's sideline...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Josh Winckowski will start Tuesday in Red Sox' series opener against Blue Jays - The Boston Globe The rookie righthander is getting the call after Nate Eovaldi was ruled out with neck soreness.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Returning to bigs to start Tuesday The Red Sox will recall Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester to start Tuesday's home game against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Because Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A less than a week ago, the Red Sox will have to place another player on the injured list before the right-hander's return to the big leagues is official. Given that Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had already been pushed off Tuesday's start, there's a high likelihood that he'll end up going on the IL in a corresponding move. If that's the case, Winckowski could be in store for multiple turns through the rotation as Boston's fifth starter, though it may hinge on how he fares against Toronto. Over his first 12 big-league starts, Winckowski has generated a 5.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB across 60.2 innings.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Thursday's loss, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Winckowski returned to Triple-A after he pitched five innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk in a loss versus the Pirates on Thursday. The right-hander owns a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 60.2 innings in 12 starts with the Red Sox this year. The transaction opens a roster spot for Matt Strahm (wrist), who's expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in spot start Winckowski (5-6) took the loss Thursday in Pittsburgh, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two in five innings.

Impact Winckowski took Nathan Eovaldi's (neck/shoulder) spot in the rotation Thursday and was greeted with a two-run blast by Bryan Reynolds in the first. Pittsburgh tacked on two more runs in the third and Reynolds tagged Winckowski with another two-run shot in the fifth. In five starts since the All-Star break, the 24-year-old has a 6.46 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, six homers allowed and a 10:7 K:BB in 23.2 innings. He's punched out two or fewer batters in five of his last seven starts.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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