Dan Winkler

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57+1⁄3 innings. He spent the 2012 season with the Asheville Tourists. He started 25 games, going 11–10 with a 4.46 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 145+1⁄3 innings. Winkler started the 2013 season with the Modesto Nuts. [4] On June 25, 2013, he combined with two relievers to pitch a no-hitter. [5] [6] He was promoted to the Tulsa Drillers near the end of the season. Overall, he was 13–7 with a 2.98 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 157 innings. The 175 strikeouts led all minor league players. He returned to Tulsa to start the 2014 season. [7] He underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow in June 2014. [8]

Atlanta Braves

On December 11, 2014, the Atlanta Braves selected Winkler during the Rule 5 Draft. [9] He was activated from the disabled list in September 2015. [10] Winkler debuted on September 21, striking out two of the three New York Mets batters he faced. [11]

Winkler fractured his elbow on April 10, 2016, while facing the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk. [12] [13] He missed the remainder of the 2016 season, and as a result, resolved to adjust his mechanics to lessen stress on his elbow. [14] [15] Winkler was reactivated in August 2017, but due to injury had not yet fulfilled the major league service time requirement mandated of Rule 5 draftees. [16] In January 2018, the Braves signed Winkler to a one-year contract worth $610,000. [17] For the 2018 season, Winkler posted an ERA of 3.43 in 69 games. He struck out 69 in 60+1⁄3 innings.

San Francisco Giants

On July 31, 2019, Winkler was traded to the San Francisco Giants along with Tristan Beck in exchange for Mark Melancon. [18] He was designated for assignment the next day. [19] He became a free agent after the season.

Chicago Cubs

On December 6, 2019, Winkler signed a split major league contract worth $750,000 with the Chicago Cubs. [20] In 2020 for Chicago, Winkler pitched to a 2.95 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 18.1 innings pitched across 18 appearances. [21]

In 47 games in 2021 for the Cubs, Winkler posted a 5.22 ERA with 40 strikeouts. On August 17, 2021, Winkler was designated for assignment by the Cubs. [22] On August 20, Winkler was released by the Cubs. [23]

Texas Rangers

On March 14, 2022, Winkler signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. In 16 games for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he compiled a 3.50 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 3 saves across 18 innings. Winkler opted out of his deal and became a free agent on June 1. [24]

Chicago White Sox

On June 16, 2022, Winkler signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [25] In 29 relief appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he posted a 5-0 record and 4.18 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 28 innings of work. Winkler elected free agency following the season on November 10. [26]

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Dan Winkler
Daniel Winkler (baseball) Sept 18 2018.jpg
Winkler with the Atlanta Braves in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1990-02-02) February 2, 1990 (age 34)
Effingham, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 21, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
August 16, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs