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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Winckowski was in competition for a rotation spot during spring training last year before opening the season in the bullpen. He ended up starting six games for Boston and six more for Triple-A Worcester but was mostly a reliever. As in years past, Winckowski exhibited a penchant for inducing groundballs in 2024 (52.4 percent), heavily relying on his sinker. Unfortunately, he was stung by the long ball at times and finished with a 4.14 ERA (4.48 FIP) over 40 appearances and 76 innings. It was disappointing after an encouraging 2023 when he pitched to a 2.88 ERA in 60 outings (one start). The Red Sox believe he can thrive as a starter, but there shouldn't be an opportunity in the majors right away. He's been effective in the minors, and there will be temptation to have him in the WooSox's rotation, where he'll be positioned as a depth starter for Boston. The front office wants to avoid yanking him around as it did in 2024, but a need for a multi-inning arm could develop at some point. Read Past Outlooks
Fails to make Opening Day roster
The Red Sox optioned Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Winckowski has had a rough spring, permitting 12 runs with a 4:6 K:BB over seven innings. He should still spend plenty of time in the majors in 2025, but for now he'll try to get straightened out at Worcester.
Winckowski has had a rough spring, permitting 12 runs with a 4:6 K:BB over seven innings. He should still spend plenty of time in the majors in 2025, but for now he'll try to get straightened out at Worcester.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-5%
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .262 | 70 | 25 | 74 | 7 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .275 | 72 | 32 | 96 | 12 | |||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .285 | 32 | 14 | 41 | 6 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .260 | 28 | 12 | 40 | 4 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .239 | 38 | 11 | 33 | 1 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .287 | 44 | 20 | 56 | 8 | |||
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| Since 2023Home | 3.79 | 1.35 | 90.1 | 6.9 | 2.9 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 3.09 | 1.50 | 70.0 | 9.4 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2024Home | 4.34 | 1.36 | 45.2 | 6.1 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2024Away | 3.86 | 1.48 | 30.1 | 8.6 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2023Home | 3.22 | 1.34 | 44.2 | 7.7 | 3.0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 2.50 | 1.51 | 39.2 | 10.0 | 3.6 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Winckowski had a nice 2023 season out of Boston's bullpen, posting a 2.88 ERA over 84.1 innings with four wins, three saves and 18 holds across 60 appearances. The 25-year-old added velocity (+2.2 mph) on his sinker that he threw 96.3 mph on average, which ultimately induced more whiffs. He also threw more cutters (+24.5% usage over 2022) and his strikeout rate took a big jump, from 13.9% in 2022 to 22.3% last season. This mark was still below league average, but the right-hander maintained a high ground ball rate (51.2%) despite issuing free passes at an 8.4% clip. Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently suggested Winckowski could get a look in the rotation in 2024, which syncs up with how he was used throughout the minors and his rookie season. However, his numbers are much worse as a starter (5.66 ERA, 1.55 WHIP over 68.1 innings), which could warrant a relief role after all.
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Earns first save
Winckowski threw a perfect inning and earned a save against the White Sox on Friday.
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Back in big leagues
The Red Sox recalled Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
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Bound for Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
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Scoops up win in relief
Winckowski (3-1) gave up an unearned run and retired all three batters he faced en route to picking up a win Monday in the Red Sox's 5-4 extra-inning victory over the Rangers.
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Starting Saturday
Winckowski will start Saturday's game against the Astros, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
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Chance for spot start?
The Red Sox placed Cooper Criswell on the COVID-19 list Friday, and Winckowski could be in the mix to fill the open rotation spot Saturday against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Winckowski likely wouldn't be able to work as a traditional starter given he threw 39 pitches over 2.2 innings Wednesday in Kansas City, but he should still be able to cover a couple frames if called upon Saturday. The right-hander has started in five of his 24 appearances this season and has a combined 3.44 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 49.2 innings.
Winckowski likely wouldn't be able to work as a traditional starter given he threw 39 pitches over 2.2 innings Wednesday in Kansas City, but he should still be able to cover a couple frames if called upon Saturday. The right-hander has started in five of his 24 appearances this season and has a combined 3.44 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 49.2 innings.