KANSAS CITY, Mo. treated with medication over the next five to seven days before the Mets reevaluate the veteran DH. Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. The team placed Winker on the injured list Friday with inflammation in the back, a day of a doubleheader against the Orioles with discomfort. Jalen Lecque Jersey Winker returned from a two-month stay on the injured list on Tuesday he was rehabbing a strained oblique. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, there is no indication the injuries are related. That was my first question, too, Mendoza said before the at Kauffman Stadium. Talking to the trainers and the [physical therapists] he was really strong with the oblique. This is just something that came up, but nothing related. Je se Winker reacts after he strikes out swinging during the Mets 4-3 win over the Phillies on April 23, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets recalled Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse to give the team another left-handed bat. Explore More Mark Vientos, who had the key go-ahead three-run double in Fridays win, was in the starting lineup as the DH despite the Royals starting right-hander Michael Wacha and rewarded Mendozas faith. Mendoza indicated Wachas reverse splits factored into the decision. to start as the DH on Saturday for the same reason, with right-hander Michael Lorenzen scheduled to start for the Royals. Je se Winker runs out a double during a Mets-Diamondbacks game earlier this season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Sean Manaea will pitch from the bullpen on Sunday in his first Mets appearance this season. The left-hander will piggyback Clay Holmes, who is receiving the final start before the All-Star break to keep him from facing a potential 15-day layoff. Were just trying to keep Clay with his routine, Mendoza said of the decision to start Holmes over Manaea. They are both used to coming out of the bullpen, they have got experience. Talking to both it was Whatever you guys want to do. Were just trying to keep it simple. Sean Manaea looks for a fan to throw a ball to after the Mets 5-1 home win over the Phillies on April 22, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Starling Marte underwent an MRI exam on his right knee, which offered encouraging results, according to Mendoza. The veteran outfielder was because of recurring discomfort in the knee. The Mets plan to limit Martes running, but he was set to begin limited baseball activities. Mets veteran Starling Marte singles during the sixth inning against the Yankees at Citi Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The team is hopeful Marte will return shortly after the All-Star break. Reliever Rico Garcia was designated for a signment, and the Mets optioned right-hander Justin Hagenman to Syracuse. Austin Warren (who served as the 27th player for Thursdays doubleheader) was recalled and Kodai Senga was activated from the injured list. Domantas Sabonis Jersey