Winker is not in the lineup for Friday's tilt versus the Blue Jays.
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is starting for the Jays on Friday and he's limited left-handed batters to a .351 OPS this season. Meanwhile, the lefty-hitting Winker has a .505 OPS against southpaws in 2024. Ildemaro Vargas is in left field.
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