The New York Mets have brought back outfielder Jesse Winker on a one-year contract. Winker had a strong playoff performance after joining the Mets at the trade deadline last season.
The New York Mets have re-signed outfielder and designated hitter Jesse Winker to a one-year, $8 million deal, as first reported by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. Winker was acquired by the Mets at the trade deadline last season from the Washington Nationals. He had a difficult stretch run in the regular season but came alive in the playoffs, slashing .318/.531/.636 with one home run, four RBI, and seven walks. Winker is a reliable on-base producer, with a .
360 mark since the start of the 2021 season. He also provides some pop to the Mets' lineup, which is especially important considering Pete Alonso's uncertain future with the team. Over the last four seasons, Winker has averaged 19 home runs and 73 RBI in 162 games. He hit a career-high 24 home runs with 71 RBI in 2021 with the Cincinnati Reds. Winker quickly became a fan favorite in Queens, despite his previous role as a villain with the Reds and Seattle Mariners. Upon his acquisition in late July, he expressed his love for the team and its fans. The Mets have a crowded outfield with Nimmo, Juan Soto, Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor, and Jose Siri. Winker will likely adopt more of a DH role, but a move to first base is possible, depending on Alonso's future
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