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HOU • 2B
11 days ago
Winkler, 27, did his damage off of Cardinals’ right-hander Kyle Leahy in the second inning — crushing a 1-0 fastball for a 397-foot (106.5 mph EV) solo shot. With a strong showing in Grapefruit League play, Winkley could push for a utility spot on the Astros’ Opening Day roster, though he’s likely fighting an uphill battle.
HOU • 2B
26 days ago
There’s no shortage of versatile utility specialists lurking around the fringes of Houston’s big-league roster with Winkler becoming the latest addition. The 27-year-old got into 14 games for the Marlins last year, going 4-for-16 at the dish with a pair of doubles and one stolen base. He struck out at a nearly 30 percent clip at the Triple-A level last year but managed to post a respectable 632 OPS with six homers and 25 thefts across 281 plate appearances. He represents quality emergency depth for the Astros entering next season.