The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs. Winker says he learned of the trade during the Nationals’ 14-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. The teams did not immediately release terms of the trade, which was first reported by ESPN.
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. ST. LOUIS — The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.“Obviously there was rumblings and I was just kind of told during the game that I was traded,” Winker said after singling twice and driving in a run.
“And I’m so thankful for and Davey and everyone, They really took a chance on me. And I feel like I owe them a lot for that. So I’m grateful.” “He kept everybody loose, but he cared. He cared a lot about the players around him, his teammates,” Martinez said. “He helped our young guys out. He’s very astute when it comes to guys pitching against him. He did everything we asked him to do.”
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