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The New York Mets, mired in a brutal stretch, are desperately searching for signs of life\u2014and Jesse Winker may be one of them.<\/p>\n
After dropping 13 of their last 16 games, the Mets look like a team searching for answers and clinging to any glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n
The offense, once streaky but dangerous, has fallen into silence, and the lineup feels incomplete without veteran contributors like Jesse Winker.<\/p>\n
Now, that silence may be broken soon, as Winker inches closer to returning from a nagging oblique injury that\u2019s sidelined him since May.<\/p>\n
Winker, who has provided consistent at-bats against right-handed pitching, began his rehab assignment last weekend at High-A Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
In his brief appearance, Winker went 1-for-1, adding a walk and getting plunked\u2014an odd but encouraging line that shows his timing is intact.<\/p>\n
The plan was for Winker to continue his rehab stint with Double-A Binghamton this week, but nature had its own agenda.<\/p>\nCredit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Rain Delays but Doesn\u2019t Derail Progress<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Binghamton\u2019s game was rained out Tuesday, delaying both Sean Manaea and Jesse Winker\u2019s scheduled rehab appearances by a day.<\/p>\n
According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Winker is expected to play Wednesday, followed by rest on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n
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Mets Injury News:<\/p>\n
? Jesse Winker is scheduled to play today and tomorrow for Binghamton with an off day Thursday, per Carlos Mendoza. Mendoza added that the hope is for Winker to play in Syracuse this weekend.<\/p>\n
? Carlos Mendoza says that Kodai Senga faced hitters on Sunday\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If there are no setbacks, Winker will join Triple-A Syracuse this weekend\u2014a strong signal that his return to the big-league roster is imminent.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no secret the Mets have missed his steady left-handed bat, especially in key late-inning spots where the team has repeatedly come up empty.<\/p>\n
Before going down, Winker posted a 104 wRC+\u2014not flashy, but certainly dependable for a part-time designated hitter and pinch-hit threat.<\/p>\n
Veteran Presence Could Settle a Shaky Lineup<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Winker may not be a game-changing superstar, but his plate discipline and veteran savvy offer something this team sorely lacks right now.<\/p>\n
With the entire offense except for Juan Soto slumping, Winker\u2019s re-entry could stabilize the middle of the order.<\/p>\n
He knows how to extend at-bats, work counts, and deliver quality contact\u2014exactly the traits missing from the Mets\u2019 disjointed offensive approach.<\/p>\n
In a lineup that currently feels like a puzzle missing too many edge pieces, Winker fits neatly and helps complete the picture.<\/p>\nCredit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
A Reminder of What He Brings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
It\u2019s easy to forget that Jesse Winker once slashed .305\/.394\/.556 in a full season with the Reds, earning All-Star honors in 2021.<\/p>\n
While he\u2019s not replicating that production, his offensive instincts haven\u2019t vanished. He still understands how to spoil pitches and punish mistakes.<\/p>\n
Coming off a Grade 2 oblique strain, the Mets are being cautious, but Winker\u2019s rehab progress suggests a return before the All-Star break is not impossible.<\/p>\n
And frankly, the Mets don\u2019t have the luxury to be patient. If Winker is ready, they\u2019ll need him\u2014urgently.<\/p>\n
Momentum Shift Can Start Small<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sometimes it\u2019s not a superstar trade or a blockbuster call-up that turns a season\u2014it\u2019s a quiet return by a reliable veteran like Jesse Winker.<\/p>\n
Think of him as a pressure valve: someone who can ease the burden on the regulars while still delivering meaningful at-bats when it counts.<\/p>\n
And if his timing clicks immediately, Winker could be the jolt that nudges the Mets out of their spiral and into the fight again.<\/p>\n
Injury Report Offers Glimmers of Hope<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Winker\u2019s return isn\u2019t the only encouraging news. Sean Manaea\u2019s recovery from an elbow issue continues smoothly, and Kodai Senga\u2019s rehab is progressing.<\/p>\n
The Mets, for all their flaws, are slowly getting healthier\u2014and while that doesn\u2019t guarantee wins, it makes them competitive again.<\/p>\n
As the summer heat builds, the Mets still have time to re-enter the NL East picture. But it starts with getting the roster whole.<\/p>\n
Eyes on Syracuse This Weekend<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If all goes to plan, Jesse Winker could be back in a Mets uniform within the next week. Triple-A Syracuse is his next stop.<\/p>\n
Whether he plays two or three games there may depend on how his body responds\u2014but so far, all signs point to progress, not setbacks.<\/p>\n
Mets fans have grown accustomed to disappointment in recent games, but Winker\u2019s return offers something rare: a reason to believe things can improve.<\/p>\n
Jesse Winker is nearing a return to the New York Mets after a long absence, offering much-needed help to the slumping offense<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":75700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\n
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