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Mets Shut Down Jesse Winker With Oblique Injury, Season Likely Over

The veteran's oblique setback eliminates a left-handed bench option for the stretch run.

Aug 22, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor (15) runs the bases against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images/File Photo
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New York Mets' Tyrone Taylor (15) celebrates a home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Overview

  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Winker was shut down from baseball activities during his oblique rehab, making a return this year unlikely.
  • Winker logged 81 plate appearances in 2025 with a .229/.309/.400 line and one home run after signing a one-year, $7.5 million deal with incentives up to $9 million.
  • In his absence the Mets have rotated Starling Marte and Mark Vientos at designated hitter, with Marte hitting .277/.360/.446 with seven homers and Vientos at .231/.282/.455 with six homers in that role.
  • New York plans to cover late-season depth internally, including outfield options such as Jose Siri, Brandon Nimmo and recent returnee Luisangel Acuña.
  • Winker was a notable postseason contributor in 2024, hitting .318 with a 1.168 OPS and four RBI across seven games.