Report: New York Mets Trading For Former Cincinnati Reds' All-Star Jesse Winker in Deal With Washington Nationals

Wow. Good for him.

James Rapien | Jul 28, 2024

Jul 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Nationals designated hitter Jesse Winker (6) reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — The Washington Nationals are trading Jesse Winker to the New York Mets according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The former Reds All-Star signed a $2 million contract with Washington this offseason. Not only did he make the team, he re-established his big league value.

Winker is slashing .253/.372/.417 this season for the Nationals.

The 30-year-old spent the first five years of his career with the Reds. He was an All-Star in 2021, posting a .305/.394/.556 slash line.

That was Winker's best season and he's struggled over the past few years in Seattle and Milwaukee, respectively.

The lefty has bounced back in a big way. The trade is still in process and pending medicals.

The Jesse Winker-to-the-Mets deal is in the medical phase right now, so it is not officially done. The hope is that it will be completed soon.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024

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Published Jul 28, 2024|Modified Jul 28, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He's one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.