Overview

• Monday’s scan was Winn’s second MRI in two months and showed improvement compared with July, according to team reports.
• Winn rejoined the starting lineup to open the series against the Pirates on Monday night after sitting out Sunday.
• Manager Oli Marmol said playing on the knee is not expected to worsen the condition, and the club does not anticipate missed time.
• Winn says he will play through soreness and prefers to consider any surgical option after the season.
• The 23-year-old was scratched Sunday with knee soreness and previously received an All-Star break injection, yet he has produced elite defense (21 outs above average, three errors) and a .258 average with nine homers and 46 RBIs in 116 games.