The resurgent New York Mets have strengthened their lineup for a postseason run, obtaining outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher. Washington acquired 6-foot-9 right-hander Tyler Stuart, who was 3-7 with a 3.96 ERA in 17 starts for Double-A Binghamton this season.
Washington Nationals ’ Jesse Winker hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Louis. Washington Nationals ’ Jesse Winker , right, takes an at-bat during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Milwaukee. Washington Nationals ’ Jesse Winker hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St.
Winker adds a dangerous left-handed bat to a Mets offense that’s been one of the best in baseball over the past two months. He figures to start in the outfield against right-handers, giving New York even more punch with right fielder Starling Marte on the injured list since late June because of a bone bruise in his right knee.
New York began the day 55-49, a half-game back of Atlanta for second place in the NL East and the league’s top wild card. Since dropping 10 games behind the Braves on June 2, the Mets were 31-14. Atlanta snapped New York’s five-game winning streak Saturday behind a dominant pitching performance from rookie Spencer Schwellenbach in a 4-0 victory.Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet among the coveted players ahead of MLB’s trade deadlineWinker hit .257 with 11 home runs, 45 RBIs and a .
He revived his career with the Nationals after signing a minor league contract in February that included an invitation to spring training. He is earning a $2 million salary this season and can become a free agent again after the World Series.
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