Jesse Winker’s lower back will be treated with medication over the next five to seven days before the Mets reevaluate the veteran DH.

Winker will be given anti-inflammatory medication for the next 4-7 days before being reevaluated. If the anti-inflammatories don’t work, the next step for Winker would be to receive an injection. The Mets have not specified a timeline for a return,

BALTIMORE – Even after the Mets announced Tuesday that Starling Marte was headed to the injured list, the net sentiment was largely positive, particularly for a team that’s recently been beset by health concerns.