BALTIMORE — Jesse Winker’s return to the Mets lasted all of three plate appearances before the arrival of another injury concern.
The veteran DH departed a 3-1 loss in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Orioles with what the team termed as back tightness.
Winker popped out in the first inning and was replaced in the batting order by Mark Vientos in the third inning of a scoreless game.
Jesse Winker in a May 2025 game. Getty Images
He returned Tuesday from a two-month stay on the injured list for an oblique strain.
Jesse Winker tallied one at-bat Thursday before exiting. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAnother veteran DH option, Starling Marte, was placed on the IL this week with discomfort stemming from a bone bruise in his right knee.
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