Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jesse Winker

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 13, 2025

Discover the career path of Jesse Winker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jesse Winker is a professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter currently playing for the New York Mets. He debuted in MLB in 2017 and has played for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington Nationals. Winker was selected as an All-Star in 2021, highlighting his success in Major League Baseball.

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2012: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2012, Jesse Winker was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round, with the 49th overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft. He also made his professional debut for the Billings Mustangs in 2012.

2013: Midwest League All-Star and Home Run Derby champion

In 2013, Jesse Winker played with the Dayton Dragons where he became a Midwest League All-Star and Home Run Derby champion.

2014: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game

In 2014, Jesse Winker started the season with the Bakersfield Blaze. In June he was promoted to the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos. In July, Winker played in the All-Star Futures Game. His season ended in July after a wrist injury from a car accident.

2015: Season with Pensacola

Jesse Winker spent the 2015 season with Pensacola, posting a .282 batting average with 13 home runs and 55 RBI.

2016: Added to Reds 40-man Roster

After the 2016 season, the Reds added Jesse Winker to their 40-man roster.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Jesse Winker made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2019: Career-High Home Runs

In 2019, Jesse Winker played in 113 games for Cincinnati and achieved a career-high of 16 home runs.

June 6, 2021: Three Home Run Game

On June 6, 2021, Jesse Winker hit three home runs in a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals and became the first player in Reds history to log multiple 3-homer games in a season. He was also named the NL starting right fielder for the All-Star Game that season.

March 14, 2022: Trade to Seattle Mariners

On March 14, 2022, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez were traded by the Reds to the Seattle Mariners.

December 2, 2022: Trade to Milwaukee Brewers

On December 2, 2022, Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro were traded by the Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers for Kolten Wong.

2023: Regular and Post Season with Brewers

During the 2023 regular season, Jesse Winker's performance was notable for low statistics. He then went hitless in two at bats during the post-season with the Brewers. Afterwards, he became a free agent.

February 12, 2024: Signed with Washington Nationals

On February 12, 2024, Jesse Winker signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

July 28, 2024: Traded to the New York Mets

On July 28, 2024, the Nationals traded Jesse Winker to the New York Mets.

2024: Postseason Home Run

In the 2024 MLB postseason, Jesse Winker played in 10 games for the Mets. On October 8 in the 2024 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Winker hit his first career postseason home run. After the season, he became a free agent.