Jesse Winker Serving As Mets DH In Game 3
2 months agoNew York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting sixth on Tuesday for Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Citi Field against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Winker has extensive experience against Nola in his career, and the results haven't been good for the lefty-hitting veteran. In 24 total at-bats, Winker has only four hits (one home run), two RBI, two walks and two strikeouts for a .167 average and .522 OPS. The 31-year-old got the start in Game 1 on Saturday and was 0-for-1 with two walks before making way for J.D. Martinez at DH in Game 2 on Sunday. In 44 games for the Mets after being acquired in a trade from the Nationals in late July, Winker hit .243/.318/.365 with a below-average .683 OPS, only three home runs and 13 RBI in 129 trips to the plate. DFS managers will be hoping he can run into one as a sleeper on Tuesday.
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey