Jesse Winker Fantasy

Cincinnati Reds DH Jesse Winker went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Winker took Chicago right-hander Jonathan Stiever deep in the third inning as part of a five-run barrage. The young hitter has enjoyed a mini breakout this season, slashing .263/.381/.556 with 11 homers, 23 runs, 22 RBI, and a steal. He has become a solid fantasy bat who is worth starting on most days in deeper leagues. Winker will take on Chicago lefty Dallas Keuchel on Saturday in what could be a tough matchup.

15 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker will not start Friday against St. Louis and right-hander Adam Wainwright after both departed early Thursday with respective ailments. Moustakas had been hit on the foot by a pitch, while Winker is battling a back injury. Freddy Galvis slots in at the keystone Friday, while Aristides Aquino enters the starting nine, as both present upside DFS plays due to their low-end price tags. Winker has slowed tremendously as of late (.056 BA in his last seven games) after a torrid stretch during August, as Moustakas has delivered just a 94 OPS+ in 30 games. The next chance that either will have to start comes Saturday versus Cardinals righty Dakota Hudson.

8 days ago

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker will miss Tuesdays contest against the Cardinals while serving a one-game suspension. With St. Louis sending southpaw Kwang Hyun Kim to the mound, Matt Davidson will slot in at DH while Aristides Aquino mans left field. Winker enters play Tuesday second in the Majors in OPS (1.117), having been on a tear for the past month that has made him a must-roster in all season-long formats. Hell likely return to his No. 3 spot in the order Wednesday versus righty Johan Oviedo and have massive DFS appeal as his price tag has still not yet adjusted to his production.

18 days ago