Jesse Winker’s rehab stint with the Mets was halted after he was shut down from baseball activities, likely ending his season. In 26 games this year, he hit .229/.309/.400 with eight extra-base hits, underscoring his injuries and limited playing time. The move leaves New York’s outfield depth stretched as they push for playoff positioning, while Winker's Reds tenure is remembered for a strong overall line (.288/.385/.504 in 413 games). Cincinnati trails the Mets by five games for the NL Wild Card, adding urgency to a race that now tests the Reds’ depth and the Mets’ continuity.

The piece also highlights Reds stars Hunter Greene and Ian Gibaut as leaders in a critical stretch, illustrating the dynamic around a club trying to maintain momentum without their former lineup anchor. Fantasy managers will want to monitor how Winker's absence reshapes depth charts and which Mets outfielders step up in his stead as the postseason picture tightens.