What Jesse Winker's oblique injury means for Brett Baty and Mets

With designated hitter Jesse Winker dealing with a right oblique strain, infielder Brett Baty rejoined the New York Mets from Triple A, the team announced Monday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters in Arizona that Winker would be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks. Winker suffered the injury Sunday while playing the outfield for the first time this season during Game 1 of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker, a left-handed batter, saw most of the action in a platoon at designated hitter with veteran right-handed batter Starling Marte. After a slow start, Winker is...

May 6, 2025 - 02:48
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What Jesse Winker's oblique injury means for Brett Baty and Mets
With designated hitter Jesse Winker dealing with a right oblique strain, infielder Brett Baty rejoined the New York Mets from Triple A, the team announced Monday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters in Arizona that Winker would be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks. Winker suffered the injury Sunday while playing the outfield for the first time this season during Game 1 of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker, a left-handed batter, saw most of the action in a platoon at designated hitter with veteran right-handed batter Starling Marte. After a slow start, Winker is...