Travis Jankowski
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Jun 23 2025The Mets selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski netted a minor-league deal from the Mets earlier this month, and it didn't take long for him to get another opportunity at the big-league level. The 34-year-old has slashed .244/.286/.289 in 21 games between the White Sox and Rays in 2025 and will serve as a reserve outfielder for the Mets.
Jun 4 2025Jankowski (groin) elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski had been on the Rays' 10-day injured list with a left groin strain, but he appears to be healthy now after playing in four rehab games with Triple-A Durham. However, Tampa Bay decided against adding him back to its active roster, and Jankowski will opt for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment.
May 27 2025Jankowski (groin) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from the White Sox in late April, Jankowski had worked his way into a strong-side platoon role in the Rays outfield. He produced a modest .258/.294/.323 slash line over 14 games with Tampa Bay before being shelved May 15 with a left groin strain. Jankowski may need just a handful of games in the minors to prove that he's healthy again, but he won't be guaranteed a meaningful role once activated. Josh Lowe has since beaten Jankowski back from the IL, and the eventual returns of Jake Mangum (groin) and Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) will only further increase the crowding in the Tampa Bay outfield.
May 15 2025The Rays placed Jankowski on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was removed from the seventh inning of Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays due to the injury. He'll be eligible to return May 25, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go on that date. With Josh Lowe back from the IL, there might not be a role for Jankowski once he's physically ready to return.
May 7 2025Jankowski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Jankowski will hit the bench while the Phillies send southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the hill, but the veteran outfielder appears to have temporarily settled into a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching. Jankowski started in each of the Rays' last three matchups with righties and went 3-for-11 with a walk, a stolen base and three runs scored during that stretch.
May 4 2025Jankowski went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was recalled by the Rays on April 26 and has started only three of eight games since. He has managed five hits across 15 at-bats in that span, but his role is unlikely to expand without further injuries to the team's outfield.
Apr 9 2025The White Sox re-signed Jankowski to a minor-league contract Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski elected free agency Tuesday after passing through waivers unclaimed, but he's quickly re-signed with the South Siders on a minor-league pact. The veteran outfielder will report to Triple-A Charlotte for the time being.
Apr 8 2025Jankowski cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox designated Jankowski for assignment Sunday after a 3-for-14 start in order to make room for Mike Tauchman's return from the IL. No other team was willing to give the 33-year-old Jankowski a spot on their 40-man roster, so he'll now enter the open market and attempt to latch on with another organization, likely on a minor-league deal.
Apr 6 2025The White Sox designated Jankowski for assignment Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old made Chicago's Opening Day roster but won't end up sticking around long with Mike Tauchman (hamstring) returning from the injured list Sunday. Jankowski went 3-for-14 with no extra-base hits in seven games.
Mar 27 2025The White Sox selected Jankowski's contract Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite not joining the White Sox until mid-March after the Cubs granted him his release earlier in spring training, Jankowski was able to secure an outfield job with the South Siders. Unless the White Sox commit to right-handed hitters Austin Slater and Michael Taylor as full-time starters in the outfield while Mike Tauchman (hamstring) is on the injured list to begin the season, the lefty-hitting Jankowski could be a candidate to handle a large-side platoon role in the early going.
Mar 26 2025The White Sox selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski didn't sign with the White Sox until mid-March, but he'll be included on their Opening Day roster. The veteran outfielder could see some starts against right-handed pitching if Mike Tauchman (hamstring) needs to miss time.
Mar 12 2025Jankowski signed Wednesday with the White Sox on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Cubs reassigned him to minor-league camp Sunday, Jankowski presumably asked for his release from the organization and had that request granted, allowing him to quickly find work with the White Sox. Though he didn't come especially close to winning a reserve role on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Jankowski should have better odds of breaking camp with a White Sox squad that could be down two outfielders in Andrew Benintendi (hand) and Austin Slater (oblique) when the season begins. As a member of the Rangers last season, Jankowski slashed .200/.266/.242 and contributed one home run and 11 stolen bases over 207 plate appearances.
Mar 9 2025The Cubs reassigned Jankowski to minor-league camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was part of the Cubs' latest round of cuts as the team looks to trim its travel roster to 31 in advance of the two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers that begins March 18. The veteran outfielder attended big-league camp as a non-roster invitee after slashing .200/.266/.242 over 207 plate appearances in the majors with the Rangers in 2024. Jankowski is tentatively slated to open the season at Triple-A Iowa, though the Cubs could grant the 33-year-old a release from his minor-league contract if he requests it.
Feb 21 2025Jankowski signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski slashed just .200/.266/.242 with 12 RBI over 207 plate appearances last season with the Rangers. The 33-year-old outfielder has never been regarded as an offensive threat with a career .624 OPS and he'll most likely fill in as organizational depth at Triple-A Iowa.
Sep 28 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Jankowski will sit for a second straight game Saturday despite right-hander Griffin Canning taking the mound for the Angels. Adolis Garcia will start in right field while Dustin Harris serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 27 2024Jankowski isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Reid Detmers will begin Friday's contest on the bump for Los Angeles, meaning the left-handed bat of Jankowski will remain out of the lineup. While he sits, Ezequiel Duran, Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia will make up the Rangers' outfield trio.
Sep 25 2024Jankowski isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Jankowski will take a seat Wednesday while the lefty-throwing Brady Basso toes the slab for Oakland. His absence will allow Justin Foscue to serve as Texas' designated hitter and bat sixth.
Sep 24 2024Jankowski isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will take a seat Tuesday after starting in the Rangers' last two games, going 2-for-7 with an RBI and a run scored in the process. Adolis Garcia will get the starting nod in right field instead while Justin Foscue works as the DH.
Aug 31 2024Jankowski went 1-for-1 with a run scored in Friday's 9-2 loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski pinch hit for Robbie Grossman in the eighth inning and scored on a throwing error. He had been placed on waivers Thursday but went unclaimed and is back with the Rangers to continue in a limited role. Jankowski has just 22 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
Aug 29 2024The Rangers placed Jankowski on waivers Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In an effort from Texas to shed a bit of payroll, Jankowski is now available for any team to claim for the final month of the year. However, the 33-year-old owns a .491 OPS through 167 plate appearances on the year and has gone just 1-for-17 since the All-Star break, so he will most likely pass through waivers unclaimed and remain with the Rangers.
Aug 21 2024Jankowski will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Josh Smith receiving a day off, Jankowski will re-enter the Texas lineup for the first time since last Thursday. Jankowski has gone just 1-for-13 at the dish since the All-Star break, and he's put together a lowly .200/.259/.240 line over 162 plate appearances on the season. Even with the Rangers fading from the playoff picture heading into the final month of the season, Jankowski is unlikely to see a major spike in opportunities, given his status as a 32-year-old underperforming journeyman on an expiring contract.
Jul 21 2024Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in four of the preceding five games, the lefty-hitting Jankowski finds himself on the bench for the second matchup in a row versus a right-hander (Dean Kremer). Jankowski appears to have ceded his regular spot in the lineup to Justin Foscue, who will get a second consecutive start at designated hitter after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Jul 20 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will get a day off after he went 0-for-1 with a walk in Friday's 9-1 loss. Justin Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and he'll take over at designated hitter, batting eighth versus the Orioles.
Jul 14 2024Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has been the Rangers' favored option of late for the final spot in their regular lineup, as he had started in each of the previous three contests and five of the previous six games. However, the 32-year-old will hit the bench for the final game before the All-Star break as the Rangers make room for Andrew Knizner behind the plate and deploy their top catcher, Jonah Heim, at designated hitter.
Jul 9 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will begin Tuesday's game in the dugout after starting in each of the last two games, going 2-for-6 with two runs and three RBI over that span. Jonah Heim will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday and bat seventh against Angels right-hander Roansy Contreras.
Jun 13 2024Jankowksi entered Thursday's lineup as the designated hitter and is hitting seventh, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Corey Seager (hamstring) was scratched with hamstring tightness, forcing Josh Smith to shortstop while opening a spot for Jankowski. Jankowski has now started four of the Rangers' last seven games, going 2-for-13 with stolen bases and two runs scored in that span.
Jun 1 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Rangers take on left-hander Ryan Weathers. Wyatt Langford will slot in at left field while Robbie Grossman enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats third versus Miami.
May 31 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran will take a seat as Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia start in left and right field, respectively, and Ezequiel Duran fills in at designated hitter. Jankowski is slashing .247/.301/.325 with six RBI and seven runs this season.
May 29 2024Jankowski started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski got the starting nod in left after the Rangers placed Evan Carter (back) on the 10-day injured list. Wyatt Langford returned from his own injury -- a hamstring -- and will also be available to play the field. Jankowski has been given sporadic playing time in 2024 and is batting .260/.316/.342 with a home run, three doubles, three steals, six RBI and seven runs scored over 79 plate appearances.
May 25 2024Jankowski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will take a seat to start Saturday's contest after going 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota. Evan Carter and Ezequiel Duran will start in left and right field, respectively, while Adolis Garcia serves as the designated hitter for the fourth straight game.
May 24 2024Jankowski started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski got the start in right as Adolis Garcia was limited to DH duties for a second consecutive game. Garcia had missed two games with a right forearm injury and has yet to play the field since returning Wednesday. For Jankowski, who led the Rangers with 19 steals in 2023, it was just his second theft in 33 games this season.
May 20 2024Jankowski started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was a late addition to the starting lineup when Adolis Garcia (forearm) was scratched. Imaging on Garcia's forearm came back clean, leading the Rangers to believe he'll ready for Tuesday's series-opener against Philadelphia following Monday's day off. Jankowski has recently seen more playing time than normal due to a run of outfield injuries. He's 7-for-25 (.280) over the last nine games.
May 17 2024Jankowski is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting outfielder will start from the bench as the Rangers take on lefty Tyler Anderson. With Evan Carter (back) banged up, Jankowski started the last three games in left field for the Rangers, going 3-for-10 in that stretch. Though Ezequiel Duran will take left field and bat seventh against Los Angeles.
May 16 2024Jankowski started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made his third consecutive start and fourth in the last five games, but his opportunities may be coming to close. Evan Carter (lower back stiffness) is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Angels, which is expected to move Jankowski back to a bench role. Additionally, the Angels' projected starter Friday is lefty Tyler Anderson, which would likely preclude Jankowski from making a fourth straight start.
May 15 2024Jankowski started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski started for the third time in four games, as Evan Carter (back) remained unavailable. On top of Carter's absence, Wyatt Langford's hamstring injury has created a path to at-bats for the seldom-used Jankowski, who's taken advantage of the increased plate appearances. Since May 2, Jankowski is 9-for-31 (.290) with a stolen base, a double, five RBI and three runs scored over 12 games.
May 12 2024Jankowski started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski stepped into the lineup for Evan Carter, who developed lower-back stiffness Saturday. Carter, who has been the primary left fielder against right-handers, joined Wyatt Langford (hamstring, IL) as unavailable outfielders. If Carter faces an extended absence, Jankowski and Ezequiel Duran are in the mix for starts in left field.
May 5 2024Jankowski entered Saturday's game for an injured Wyatt Langford (hamstring) and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in a 15-4 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Langford was scheduled for an MRI on Sunday, which should clarify the length of his expected absence. Jankowski, who has just 31 plate appearances this season, could be in line for more starts; however, the Rangers can get by with Evan Carter, Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia in the outfield on most nights.
Apr 1 2024Jankowski will start in center field and bat ninth on Monday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first start of the season for Jankowski, who will be filling in for Leody Taveras. Jankowski had a pinch-hit home run in his lone plate appearance this season.
Mar 28 2024Jankowski swatted a pinch-hit home run in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Cubs on Opening Day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers were headed for a loss at home when Jankowski launched his homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth. That set up an extra frame where Texas completed the comeback. It took one game for Jankowski to match his home run total from 2023. He'll serve as a fifth outfielder and lefty bat off the bench. If given enough playing time, Jankowski might help a fantasy team in steals; he stole 19 bags (caught once) over 107 games in 2023.
Jan 26 2024Jankowski signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made the team as a non-roster invitee last year and now gets a guaranteed contract after slashing .263/.357/.332 with one home run and 19 stolen bases over 107 contests. The 32-year-old outfielder looks tentatively in line to serve as the Rangers' fourth outfielder, although he could get pushed down in the pecking order when Wyatt Langford arrives.
Oct 31 2023Jankowski will start in right field and bat ninth Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series at Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adolis Garcia (side) is not in the lineup after suffering an apparent injury in the eighth inning of the Rangers' Game 3 victory. This will be the first start of the postseason for Jankowski, who slashed .263/.357/.332 with one home run and 19 stolen bases over 107 games during the regular season.
Sep 7 2023Jankowski went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski reached base on Jose Altuve's fielding error, stole second base and scored on Marcus Semien's single in the fifth inning. It was the 19th steal for Jankowski, whose playing time has dried up amid a slump. The outfielder has one hit over his last 21 at-bats. Adolis Garcia (knee) was removed from Wednesday's game, and if the injury lingers, Jankowski could be in line for plate appearances this weekend against Oakland.
Sep 3 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will be on the bench for the sixth time in seven games and appears to have lost hold of his role as a strong-side platoon outfielder while he's batted just .167 since the beginning of August. The switch-hitting Robbie Grossman seems to have supplanted Jankowski as the Rangers' primary left fielder.
Sep 1 2023Jankowski is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's series finale with the Mets. Robbie Grossman will take over in left field and bat seventh against Minnesota.
Aug 29 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the third straight game on the bench for Jankowski, though this is the first of those absences to come against a left-handed pitcher (Jose Quintana). Jankowski has been filling the strong side of a platoon in left field but may be losing his grip on the role given his .454 OPS in 22 games since the start of August. Robbie Grossman is starting in left and batting sixth Tuesday in New York.
Aug 28 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Jankowski will sit out against a right-handed starting pitcher for the second day in a row, and he could be in danger of surrendering his strong-side platoon role while he's in the midst of a 4-for-24 slump at the plate over his past seven games. J.P. Martinez will pick up another start in the outfield after slugging his first career home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.
Aug 27 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will join fellow everyday players Adolis Garcia and Ezequiel Duran on the bench for the series finale in what appear to be routine off days for all three. Robbie Grossman will pick up the start in left field in place of Jankowski, who had started in each of the previous four contests.
Aug 24 2023Jankowski went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Twins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Among Jankowski's trio of hits was a third-inning single that plated two runs. The outfielder added a theft in the contest, giving him a team-high 17 steals on the season. That total and Jankowski's .286 batting average and .376 OBP give him some fantasy value, though he's not going to provide much power -- he has just one homer over 220 at-bats on the campaign.
Aug 19 2023Jankowski went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski snapped an 0-for-9 skid with a seventh-inning single -- his first hit since coming off the paternity list earlier this week -- then later had a run-producing double and scored in the ninth, as a Texas rally fell short. The speedy outfielder, who leads the Rangers with 16 steals, has slumped since late July; Friday's multi-hit effort was the first since July 25. Jankowski is batting just .111 (4-for-36) over the last 16 games with one stolen base during that stretch.
Aug 14 2023Jankowski (personal) was activated from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski -- following the birth of his child -- missed the entirety of the series the Rangers played against the Giants over the weekend, but he is back with the club and will be available moving forward. He figures to reclaim his role as the regular left fielder against right-handed pitchers.
Aug 11 2023Texas placed Jankowski on the paternity leave list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will miss at least part of the Rangers' three-game weekend series in San Francisco as he welcomes a new addition to his family. J.P. Martinez is up from Triple-A Round Rock and starting in left field Friday versus the Giants.
Aug 9 2023Jankowski entered as a pinch runner, scored a run then finished out Tuesday's 6-1 win over Oakland in left field. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not too long ago, Jankowski was the near-everyday left fielder for the Rangers, but he's mired in a 1-for-22 skid and losing at-bats. Robbie Grossman appears to be the left fielder du jour. With Ezequiel Duran covering third base following Josh Jung's thumb injury, the left field rotation is down to Jankowski and Grossman.
Aug 8 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was on the bench Monday with left-hander Ken Waldichuk starting for the A's, and he'll remain seated Tuesday as southpaw JP Sears toes the slab. Robbie Grossman, Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia are starting across the outfield for the visiting Rangers.
Aug 7 2023Jankowski is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has not started against a southpaw since early May, so it comes as no surprise that he was held out with lefty Ken Waldichuk on the mound for Oakland. Robbie Grossman will man left field for the Rangers on Monday.
Aug 5 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski sat out Friday with lefty Jesus Luzardo pitching for Miami, and the outfielder is sitting again Saturday despite righty George Soriano taking the bump. Jankowski is scuffing at the plate over his past seven games, going 1-for-17 with a double, four walks, two RBI and a steal. Ezequiel Duran will receive another look in left field while Robbie Grossman serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 4 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ezequiel Duran will start in left field and bat eighth as the Rangers get set to face left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Jankowski has drawn only 24 plate appearances this year versus southpaws. He's made 214 plate appearances against righties.
Jul 30 2023Jankowski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale with lefty Blake Snell taking the mound for San Diego. Switch-hitter Robbie Grossman will start in left field and bat second.
Jul 26 2023Jankowski is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Robbie Grossman will get the nod over the lefty-hitting Jankowski in left field while the Astros bring southpaw Framber Valdez to the hill in the series finale. Jankowski recorded a pair of hits in both of the first two games of the series to bring his batting average up to .323 over 167 at-bats on the season.
Jul 23 2023Jankowski went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was one of just two Rangers starters to fail to log a hit in the contest, but he was able to make an impact in his lone trip on base. The outfielder has hit well in July, going 16-for-47 (.340) with seven steals over 15 contests this month. Overall, he's at a .316/.408/.405 slash line with 15 thefts, one home run, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple over 185 plate appearances.
Jul 22 2023Jankowski is starting in left field and batting second Saturday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski gets the first opportunity in the two hole with Corey Seager (thumb) sidelined. It would be a boon to Jankowski's short-term fantasy outlook if he stays there if Seager needs an injured list stint, but currently the shortstop is listed as day-to-day.
Jul 17 2023Jankowski is out of the starting lineup Monday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting all three games of the Rangers' series with Cleveland over the weekend and going 4-for-10 with an RBI and two stolen bases, the lefty-hitting Jankowski will retreat to the bench while southpaw Shane McClanahan takes the hill for Tampa Bay. With Jankowski on the bench, Ezequiel Duran will slot in as the left fielder while Robbie Grossman enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats seventh.
Jul 15 2023Jankowski started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 12-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made his third start in the last four games and has hit safely in eight consecutive starts, going 13-for-29 (.448) with three walks, four steals and eight RBI. He remains a rotation regular in left field and leads the team with 12 stolen bases.
Jul 9 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Jankowski will step out of the starting nine for the Rangers' final game before the All-Star break while Washington brings southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill. Ezequiel Duran will spell Jankowski in left field.
Jul 8 2023Jankowski started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-2 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski scored the Rangers' final run on a sacrifice fly by Ezequiel Duran, after Jankowski led off the inning with a single and a stolen base. The steal was his 11th. Since returning to lineup in late May following a hamstring injury, Jankowski is slashing .339/.458/.441 with six steals in 27 games. Texas manager Bruce Bochy has settled on a rotation of Jankowski and Robbie Grossman in left field, while Duran has become the primary designated hitter.
Jul 6 2023Jankowski isn't in the Rangers' lineup Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has been phenomenal at the plate recently, going 6-for-12 with a homer, six RBI and three runs scored across his last four games. He'll catch a breather Thursday while Robbie Grossman picks up a start in left field and bats eighth.
Jul 3 2023Jankowski went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 12-11 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski cut Texas' deficit to 10-5 with his first homer of the season, a three-run shot off Cristian Javier in the fourth inning, before driving in two more runs with a single in the fifth. While he's typically more known for his legs than his bat, Jankowski has been raking of late, going 10-for-21 (.476) over his last seven games. The 32-year-old outfielder is now slashing a surprisingly impressive .325/.426/.433 with 23 runs scored, 18 RBI and 10 seals while earning the lion's share of playing time in left field.
Jul 2 2023Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will head to the bench for the series finale after he started each of the previous three games while reaching base in eight of his 13 plate appearances and contributing a pair of stolen bases. Though he'll sit out in favor of Josh Smith on Sunday against a right-hander (Shawn Dubin), the lefty-hitting Jankowski looks like he'll be the top option to fill the final spot in the Texas lineup versus righties more often than not.
Jun 30 2023Jankowski is starting in left field and batting eighth Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The red-hot Ezequiel Duran has been seeing most of his starts in left field lately, but he'll be the designated hitter for the second straight day Friday as Jankowski handles left field again. Jankowski and the Rangers will be going up against Ronel Blanco.
Jun 28 2023Jankowski started in center field and walked twice in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski, who spelled Leody Taveras, did not register an official at-bat in his return from a hamstring injury. He was removed for a pinch hitter -- Josh Jung -- in the sixth inning after two plate appearances. Jankowski, who missed a week of games due to the injury, returns to a backup outfield role.
Jun 27 2023Jankowski (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will start in center field and bat seventh versus the Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning after missing a handful of games due to left hamstring soreness. Leody Taveras is on the bench.
Jun 26 2023Jankowski (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski hasn't appeared in a game for the Rangers since last Wednesday due to left hamstring soreness. Ezequiel Duran, Leodry Taveras and Adolis Garcia will start across the outfield in Monday's series opener versus Detroit.
Jun 25 2023Jankowski, who was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox, remains limited due to left hamstring soreness, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski is part of a crowded rotation in left field but recently had been losing opportunities to Ezequiel Duran prior to the injury. The 32-year-old outfielder spent time on the injured list in May due to the hamstring and may require another stint.
Jun 22 2023Jankowski was removed in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox due to cramping in his hamstring, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks prior to departing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was lifted from the contest following an awkward slide into second base, though Texas manager Bruce Bochy clarified afterward that the outfielder was removed as a precaution. Josh Smith finished out the game in left field.
Jun 21 2023Jankowski exited Wednesday's game against the White Sox with an apparent injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made an awkward slide into second base during the eighth inning and was wincing in pain on the way to the dugout. The Rangers should provide an update on his status in the near future, meanwhile Josh Smith takes Jankowski's spot in left field.
Jun 17 2023Jankowski started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski got the start in left field, as Ezequiel Duran was given the night off. It was the second straight start for Jankowski, who has steals in both. He's up to eight steals (caught once) in a part-time role.
Jun 16 2023Jankowski went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski, who made his first start in five games, used his speed and was in position to score a game-tying run in the seventh, but a strike-three call went against the Rangers and squelched a potential rally. It was the seventh steal of the season for Jankowski, who had emerged as a regular in left field prior to an early-May hamstring injury. His playing time has since been squeezed due to the improvement of other hitters, like Ezequiel Duran, Josh Smith and Robbie Grossman.
May 30 2023Jankowski went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski entered the game as a pinch hitter for Bubba Thompson and finished out in left field. It was his second appearance (one start) in three games since being activated off the injured list. He's been an unlikely but valued presence early in the season for Texas. Jankowski seemingly would survive the pending return of Mitch Garver (knee), which is expected this week. The next hurdle fpr playing time would be when Ezequiel Duran (oblique) returns early June. Jankowski is batting .301 with six steals over 27 games.
May 29 2023Jankowski started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made his first start since being activated off the injured list. At the time of his hamstring injury, Jankowski was a semi-regular in left field, but others in the lineup have stepped up at the plate and made the position more crowded. Ezequiel Duran (oblique), Robbie Grossman and Josh Smith have surged during the month of May.
May 27 2023Jankowski (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will return to the Rangers after ending up on the IL on May 9 with a right hamstring strain. The outfielder went 3-for-10 with a double, two RBI, a run scored over 10 at-bats over his three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock. Jankowski is batting .309 with six extra-base hits, nine RBI, 14 runs scored and five stolen bases over 68 at-bats in 25 games with Texas in 2023 and could find himself operating as an everyday option after Ezequiel Duran (rib) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
May 24 2023Jankowski (hamstring) went 0-for-3 for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski started in center field and batted leadoff to get the maximum amount of at-bats in the five innings he worked. An early June return to Texas is expected.
May 23 2023Jankowski (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski felt tightness in right hamstring May 7 and was placed on the injured list soon after. He had a regular role in left field when he sustained the injury, but others have hit well during his absence. Robbie Grossman, Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are expected to be in the mix when Jankowski returns.
May 14 2023Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Jankowski (hamstring) will spend more than the minimum 15 days on the injured list, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski's placement on the IL due to a right hamstring strain is retroactive to May 8, but Bochy's comments suggest that the Rangers may not be counting on the veteran outfielder making it back before the end of the month. With Corey Seager (hamstring) seemingly on track to return from the IL during the upcoming week and the hot-hitting Ezequiel Duran likely to settle into a regular role in left field or designated hitter as a result, Jankowski may not be in store for steady playing time whenever he's deemed ready to rejoin the Rangers.
May 9 2023Jankowski was placed on the injured list by the Rangers on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction is retroactive to May 8, so Jankowski will be eligible to return as soon as May 19. The strain -- which he suffered during Sunday's game against the Angels -- is considered mild. Robbie Grossman and Bubba Thompson should be in line to handle most of the starts in left field.
May 8 2023Jankowski (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski left Sunday's game with tightness in his right hamstring and he'll miss at least one more game while recovering. Robbie Grossman will hit second and play left field with Jankowski out, and Jonah Heim will operate as the designated hitter.
May 7 2023Jankowski was removed from Sunday's game against the Angels due to right hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski went 0-for-1 with a run scored before he exited the contest after the top of the second inning. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Seattle.
May 6 2023Jankowski went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski had RBI singles in the fourth and ninth innings. He's starting to heat up a bit again, going 5-for-14 (.357) over his last four contests to begin May. For the season, the outfielder has a .313/.387/.418 slash line, no home runs, nine RBI, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases through 76 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Jankowski went 0-for-3 with one steal in Saturday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has only played more than 100 games twice in his career. He stole at least 24 bags in both of those seasons. The outfielder has already played 20 games this season and is up to five stolen bases. His average is a career-best .302 as well, but he offer very little power, as he has yet to go deep this season.
Apr 28 2023Jankowski (hip) is starting in left field and batting second Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After leaving Wednesday's contest against the Reds with left hip tightness, Jankowski returns to the Rangers' lineup just two days later. The 31-year-old outfielder is off to a great start, batting .340 with an .862 OPS through 53 plate appearances.
Apr 27 2023Jankowski (hip) said Thursday that he expects to avoid the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski is not in the Rangers' starting lineup Thursday night against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game with left hip tightness, but it seems to be a relatively minor issue. Consider the outfielder day-to-day.
Mar 29 2023The Rangers selected Jankowski's contract Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll fill the vacancy left by Leody Taveras, who is still working back from a left oblique strain and will open the season on the injured list. Jankowski, 31, signed a minor-league contract with Texas in January after batting just .164 with a .445 OPS in 44 games last season between the Mets and Mariners.
Aug 9 2022Jankowski elected free agency after clearing waivers Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was recently bumped off Seattle's 40-man roster after he got caught up in a numbers game in the Mariners outfield following Mitch Haniger's recent return from the injured list. Between stops with the Mets and Mariners this season, Jankowski has appeared in 44 games while getting on base at a .281 clip and contributing three stolen bases. As he hits the open market, the 31-year-old could have some appeal for teams seeking a speed- and defense-oriented fourth or fifth outfielder.
Aug 5 2022Jankowski was designated for assignment Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Primarily used as a defensive replacement and pinch runner, Jankowski is hitless in his last 30 MLB at-bats. Jake Lamb will take his place on the active roster.
Aug 1 2022The Mariners claimed Jankowski off waivers from the Mets on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The addition of Jankowski provides the Mariners with some much-needed depth in the outfield while all of Julio Rodriguez (wrist), Dylan Moore (back), Taylor Trammell (hamstring) and Mitch Haniger (ankle) are on the injured list and while Sam Haggerty (forehead) is day-to-day. The latter three players could be fully available by the weekend, so Jankowski may not have much longevity on the Mariners' active roster.
Jul 29 2022Jankowski was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has appeared in 43 games for the Mets this year but was jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters Friday to make room for Tyler Naquin, who was acquired from the Reds. Jankowski has a .167/.286/.167 slash line and is hitless in 27 contests going back to early May.
Jul 14 2022Jankowski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski went 0-for-8 with two walks while starting in all three of the Mets' contests in Atlanta earlier this week, but he'll return to the bench Thursday with Jeff McNeil (paternity list) and Starling Marte (groin) checking back into the lineup following three- and four-game absences, respectively. McNeil, Marte, Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha will likely represent the Mets' top options in the outfield moving forward, so Jankowski's starts are expected to be few and far between.
Jul 13 2022Jankowski will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following his reinstatement from the injured list Monday, Jankowski will pick up a third consecutive start in right field in place of Starling Marte (groin) after going 0-for-5 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the first two games of the series. The Mets haven't dismissed the possibility of placing Marte on the IL, but with Jeff McNeil (personal) set to return from the paternity list Thursday, Jankowski may not be in store for regular playing time in the outfield beyond Wednesday.
Jul 11 2022The Mets reinstated Jankowski (hand) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He'll start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against Atlanta, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he was placed on the IL in late May after requiring surgery to repair a fractured bone in his left hand, Jankowski had been serving as a fourth outfielder for the Mets. He'll draw a start in his return to the big club, however, as the Mets' outfield depth will be tested to begin the week with Jeff McNeil (personal) on the paternity list and with Starling Marte (groin) considered day-to-day. Once both McNeil and Marte are back in the fold, the Mets likely won't have much of a need to carry Jankowski and Ender Inciarte as reserve outfielders, so expect one of the two to get moved off the 40-man roster.
Jul 6 2022Manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that Jankowski (hand) might return during the Mets' series against Atlanta next week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a walk. He should remain in the minors through the weekend but appears to be closing in on a return within the next week. Once the 31-year-old is activated, it's possible that he serves as the Mets' fourth outfielder.
Jul 4 2022Jankowski (hand) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has been on the shelf since May 27 after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured bone on his left hand. The 31-year-old is expected to need multiple games in the minors to get his timing back at the plate, so he won't be a lock to come off the 10-day injured list by the weekend. Whenever he's activated, Jankowski could unseat Ender Inciarte as the Mets' fourth outfielder.
Jun 17 2022Jankowski (hand) is hopeful that he'll be able to return from the 10-day injured list by the first week of July, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has a bone test scheduled for Tuesday, and he hopes to be cleared for more intense baseball activities afterward. Assuming he's cleared to ramp up his workload next week, the outfielder will likely be able to begin a rehab assignment sometime in late June prior to rejoining the Mets.
Jun 14 2022Jankowski is making good progress in his return from a broken left hand and hopes to be cleared to grip a bat next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was given a timeline of 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand in late May, putting his likely return sometime in mid-July. He now hopes to be ready around July 1, though the extent to which that's just him being optimistic as players often are about their own availability is unclear.
May 27 2022Jankowski was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured fourth metacarpal on his left hand, a procedure which generally takes 6-to-8 weeks to recover from, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The given timeline places Jankowski's expected recovery date sometime near the All-Star break. He wasn't starting frequently for the Mets and was hitting just .209/.292/.209 in 48 trips to the plate, but the injury nonetheless hurts the team's outfield depth. The Mets have yet to call up a hitter to take his place, instead recalling Yoan Lopez and Stephen Nogosek.
May 3 2022Jankowski went 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Atlanta during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field and hitting leadoff, Jankowski made the most of his opportunity. The 30-year-old hasn't seen much playing time behind Brandon Nimmo and mostly gets used as a pinch runner or defensive sub, with Tuesday's plate appearances being his first since Apr. 24. Despite the limited role, Jankowski is batting .360 (9-for-25) with three steals and eight runs scored on the season.
Apr 25 2022Jankowski is on the bench for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski made four consecutive starts in center field from April 15 through 19 while Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha were on the COVID-19 injured list, but Jankowski has since seen his playing time dry up with both ill players having been activated. He'll be on the bench for the fifth time in seven games Monday and is expected to see most of his usage as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner moving forward.
Apr 17 2022Jankowski will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will enter the starting nine for the third game in a row while the Mets are without Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha, who both remain on the COVID-19 injured list. Assuming one of the two outfielders is able to quickly recover from the virus and return to action during the upcoming week, Jankowski won't be in store for a long-term stay in an everyday role. After going 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 10-3 win, Jankowski went hitless in Saturday's 3-2 loss.
Apr 10 2022Jankowski got the start in left field and batted seventh during Saturday's 5-0 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He swiped second base in the fifth and eighth innings, showing off the wheels that allowed Jankowski to steal 24 bases the last time he saw significant playing time in the majors in 2018. The 30-year-old is at best the Mets' fourth outfielder, however, limiting his fantasy utility to NL-only formats unless injuries open up a consistent role for him.
Apr 6 2022The Mets selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Buck Showalter confirmed earlier in the day that Jankowski would be joining the Mets for Opening Day, but the 30-year-old outfielder wasn't officially added to the 40-man roster until the Mets placed newly-signed reliever John Curtiss (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jankowski's patient eye at the plate, good speed and ability to defend three outfield spots should make him a quality bench piece for the Mets, but it'll likely take absences from at least two of Brandon Nimmo (neck), Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Dominic Smith for him to pick up regular starts.
Apr 5 2022Jankowski is expected to win an Opening Day roster spot, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski has a spot available unless the Mets need to call up an extra pitcher in the event of a setback for Max Scherzer (hamstring). As a career .239/.322/.318 hitter, Jankowski is a poor fit for everyday at-bats, but his ability to play above-average defense at all three outfield spots makes him a fine fit for a bench role, which is all the Mets should need from him.
Mar 17 2022Jankowski joined the Mets as a non-roster invitee Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will push for a bench outfield spot in camp. While he's misplaced as a starter, he's been a capable fourth or fifth outfielder at times during his career, including last season, when he hit a respectable .252/.364/.351 in 157 trips to the plate for the Phillies.
Nov 5 2021Jankowski elected free agency Friday after being outrighted by the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies parted ways with Jankowski and Odubel Herrera, so they will presumably be in the market for outfield upgrades this winter. He hit .252/..364/.351 in 76 games this past season.
Sep 22 2021The Phillies reinstated Jankowski (foot) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski had been sidelined since Sept. 11 due to a right foot contusion, but he'll return to the active roster after a fairly minimal stay on the injured list. He'll be available off the bench in Wednesday's game against Baltimore and will serve as depth in the outfield now that he's healthy.
Sep 11 2021Jankowski was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right foot contusion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Joyce was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and Mickey Moniak was recalled from Triple-A to help bolster the outfield depth. Jankowski is eligible to return Sept. 21.
Sep 3 2021Jankowski was reinstated from the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder will return to the team after being unavailable since Tuesday following the birth of his child. He will not make his return to the lineup until at least Saturday.
Sep 2 2021Jankowski (personal) will be activated from the paternity list Friday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, but he'll be back in action for the series opener against the Marlins. Across his five appearances prior to his absence, the 30-year-old went 2-for-9 with two triples, a run and an RBI.
Aug 31 2021Jankowski was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players may miss up to three days while on paternity leave, so Jankowski should return for the weekend series in Miami. Matt Vierling was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Aug 15 2021Jankowski remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the third straight contest and the fourth time in five games, Jankowski looks to have fallen behind Odubel Herrera on the depth chart in center field. Like Herrera, Jankowski is a left-handed hitter, so filling the short side of a platoon won't be an option for the latter. Instead, the righty-hitting Luke Williams will likely pick up starts in the outfield versus left-handed pitching when Herrera sits.
Aug 4 2021Jankowski will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski will pick up his fourth start in his five games since returning from a week-long stint on the COVID-19 injured list. He'll likely hold down a near-everyday role in the Philadelphia outfield until Andrew McCutchen (knee) is ready to return from the IL. The 30-year-old's high-contact approach and good speed could make him a useful two-category contributor (batting average and stolen bases) while he's seeing steady playing time.
Jul 30 2021Jankowski was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski had been sidelined since Sunday since he was feeling under the weather. In eight appearances after the All-Star break, the 30-year-old went 7-for-20 with a double, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base.
Jul 26 2021Jankowski (COVID-19 protocols) could rejoin the Phillies as early as Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was placed on the COVID-19 IL on Sunday since he was feeling under the weather, but he didn't test positive for the virus. He's feeling better Monday and could return following a brief absence. Odubel Herrera is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Nationals on Monday.
Jul 25 2021The Phillies placed Jankowski on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team hasn't disclosed whether Jankowski tested positive for the virus or was deemed a close contact of an infected person or persons. Jankowski had been seeing an uptick in playing time in center field in recent weeks, but his move to the IL should clear the way for Odubel Herrera to slide back into an everyday role in the Philadelphia outfield.
Jul 18 2021Jankowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami is bringing a lefty (Braxton Garrett) to the hill for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Jankowski will give way in center field to the righty-hitting Luke Williams. Jankowski looks like he could fill a strong-side platoon role at the position until the Phillies get Odubel Herrera (ankle) back from the 10-day injured list.
Jul 16 2021Jankowski went 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has started six of the last eight games and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout off the bench in Friday's nightcap. This uptick in playing time coincides somewhat with Odubel Herrera landing on the injured list with ankle tendinitis. He is now hitting .333 with more walks than strikeouts, one home run and three steals in 54 plate appearances. Jankowski should continue starting against righties in the short term.
Jul 6 2021Jankowski went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 15-10 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old started in center field and batted eighth with Odubel Herrera (ankle/wrist) out Tuesday. Jankowski walked and stole second in the second inning before scoring on an error. In the seventh, he got aboard on catcher's interference and scored on a Jean Segura single. Jankowski has hit well in a bench role this year, but he's seen just 35 plate appearances in 25 games. He could be in line for more starts while Herrera is on the mend.
Jun 23 2021Jankowski went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, three RBI, three runs and a walk in Wednesday's 13-12 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder received more than two at-bats for the first time this season and absolutely raked, leading the game with seven total bases and launching his first home run since 2018. Jankowski is unlikely to usurp Andrew McCutchen as the starting left fielder, but performances like these will certainly lead to more frequent playing time for the 30-year-old.
Jun 16 2021Jankowski walked in his only plate appearance and stole a base in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski stepped up the plate in the eighth as a pinch hitter for Ronald Torreyes and ended up drawing a walk and also stole second for his first stolen base since he was called up May 30. The 30-year-old has just three hits and a run scored in nine plate appearances this year and will continue to fill a depth role in the outfield.
May 30 2021Jankowski's contract was selected by the Phillies on Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Roman Quinn hitting the 60-day injured list with an Achilles injury, the Phillies have now turned to Jankowski to provide some stability to their outfield. With Bryce Harper (forearm) also on the injured list, Jankowski figures to see the field a decent amount in the coming days.
Feb 15 2021Jankowski signed with Philadelphia as a non-roster invitee Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski finds himself on a roster without a clear primary option in center field, as neither Roman Quinn, Adam Haseley, Scott Kingery nor Mickey Moniak has established themselves as a clear everyday player. While that means Jankowski has found himself in perhaps one of his best possible landing spots, there's little reason to think he'll move to the front of that group, as he's a lifetime .238/.315/.313 hitter who has only received 41 big-league plate appearances over the last two seasons. It will likely take an injury or two just for him to win a bench spot.
Oct 14 2020Jankowski cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old spent the final month of the season at the alternate training site, and he's now been removed from the 40-man roster following the end of the season. Jankowski appeared in only 16 games in 2020, going 1-for-15 with two stolen bases, seven strikeouts and two walks in 17 plate apperances.
Aug 26 2020Jankowski was optioned to Cincinnati's alternate camp site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Across 16 appearances for the Reds this season, Jankowski is 1-for-15 with a pair of steals and a 2:7 BB:K. Jose Garcia was added to the big-league roster in a corresponding move. Jankowski will remain on the team's taxi squad as outfield depth.
Aug 19 2020Jankowski went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Royals in the second game of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski got aboard with a fielder's choice in the fourth inning and promptly stole second, but he wasn't able to score. The 29-year-old has been used sparingly this season, but he's picked up two stolen bases and three runs scored in 16 plate appearances.
Jul 26 2020Jankowski has been added to the Reds' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, batting eighth while playing center field. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Senzel was a late scratch to the lineup shortly after Mike Moustakas was also scratched due to illness. Jankowski could be a sneaky source of stolen bases if he is able to get on-base consistently.
Jul 21 2020Jankowski was informed Tuesday that he'll make the Reds' 30-man roster for Opening Day, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was competing for one of the final roster spots during camp, but he impressed enough during intrasquad play to be named to the roster. The 28-year-old slashed .182/.250/.182 with two stolen bases over 25 games last season. His most likely track toward playing time in 2020 should be as a pinch runner and defensive replacement.
Jul 13 2020Jankowski went 3-for-3 with a stolen base while also getting caught once in Sunday's scrimmage. He's vying for one of the final Reds roster spots, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski is on the fringe of making the roster, as evidenced by him shuttling between the Reds' major league camp at Great American Ballpark and their minor league camp at Prasco. His most likely way of making the team is to be their designated pinch-runner, as otherwise the Reds are flush with outfielders.
Jun 28 2020Jankowski will be a part of the Reds' 60-man player pool this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being on the 40-man roster, Jankowski was not one of the six outfielders who will be training at Great American Ball Park, which speaks to where he stands in the outfield hierarchy. He should offer center field depth but is unlikely to get much playing time in 2020.
Mar 20 2020Jankowski (hamstring) remains on a running program, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski isn't yet fully cleared from his injury, but he's on his way and probably will be ready to compete once the Reds resume activities to get ready for the season.
Feb 29 2020Jankowski left Saturday's game against the Padres with an apparent hamstring injury, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski already appeared to be near the back of a crowded battle for playing time in the Reds' outfield. Any significant amount of time lost to injury this spring would likely make him a loser in that battle. Injuries are unfortunately nothing new for the 28-year-old, who played fewer than 30 games in two of the last three seasons.
Dec 2 2019Jankowski signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Reds on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a solid season with Triple-A El Paso in which he hit .313/.393/.350, Jankowski was traded to the Reds in late October and will remain with the team in 2020. The 28-year-old will likely serve as outfield depth with the major-league club next year, which limits his fantasy value unless injuries occur.
Oct 31 2019Jankowski was traded to the Reds on Thursday in exchange for international cap space. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jankowski was effective with Triple-A El Paso last season, hitting .313/.393/.350 with 12 RBI in 39 games, which earned him some time with the major-league club. The 28-year-old saw limited action in the majors, recording just 22 at-bats with a .432 OPS. He'll hope to turn things around in Cincinnati, but is unlikely to see consistent playing time in the majors unless there are injuries ahead of him in the outfield.
Sep 1 2019Jankowski was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
Aug 21 2019The Padres optioned Jankowski to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Aug 16 2019Jankowski was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Jul 22 2019Jankowski (wrist) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso<\/a> on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 9 2019Jankowski (wrist) appeared in his fifth minor-league rehab game Monday with High-A Lake Elsinore, going 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base while serving as the affiliate's designated hitter.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 17 2019Jankowski's wrist fracture hasn't healed properly and he's not close to a return, Bill Center of Padres.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Jankowski is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Mets.The Padres continue to rotate their outfielders. Hunter Renfroe will get the start in right field Tuesday.
Jul 22 2018Jankowski went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the first half of Sunday's twin bill against the Phillies.Jankowski added a pair of insurance runs in the sixth inning, pushing the lead to five on his 10th and 11th runs driven in this season. He's in the midst of a rough month, batting .196 with one homer and four RBI through 12 games as July winds down. The Padres are slated to begin a three-game series with the Mets on Monday.
Jul 15 2018Jankowski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.As is typically the case, Jankowski will retreat to the bench with a lefty (Jon Lester) on the mound, paving the way for Hunter Renfroe to pick up a start in the outfield. Jankowski has gone without a hit in five of his last eight starts, contributing a .118 average over that span.
Jul 14 2018Jankowski went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.Jankowski is not known for his power tool -- this was just his second homer of the season -- but his fantasy owners will gladly accept the occasional long ball to complement the outfielder's tremendous speed (14 steals over the first half). The 26-year-old has started three consecutive games, receiving the majority of his playing time on the strong side of a platoon in right field.
Jul 9 2018Jankowski is out of Monday's lineup against the Dodgers.He will sit for the third time in eight games, specifically because southpaw Clayton Kershaw is on the hill for the Dodgers. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field and hit third in his place.
Jul 7 2018Jankowski is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.Jankowski will head to the bench Saturday after starting the last four games for the Padres, ceding right field to Hunter Renfroe with the Diamondbacks sending out left-hander Robbie Ray. The 26-year-old has a .278/.357/.348 slash line and only nine extra-base hits in 187 at-bats this season.
Jul 6 2018Jankowski went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in a 6-3 win over Arizona on Thursday.Manuel Margot got the day off, so Jankowski slid over to center field in an effort to get Hunter Renfroe a rare start against a righty. The 26-year-old doesn't provide much in terms of pop (.071 isolated power mark), but he has excelled in a leadoff role this season, posting a .354 on-base percentage with a team-high 14 stolen bases in just 57 games.
Jul 3 2018Jankowski went 3-for-5 with a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to Oakland.Jankowski now has a .288 batting average while sporting an excellent .364 on-base percentage. Of Jankowski's 51 hits on the season, only nine have gone for extra bases. The outfielder is 13-for-16 in stolen base attempts, and has seven RBI and 23 runs scored in 177 at-bats this year.
Jul 1 2018Jankowski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.Jankowski heads to the bench after four straight starts in the outfield. Hunter Renfroe will enter the lineup in right field in Jankowski's stead and bat cleanup.
Jun 26 2018Jankowski (quad) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.Jankowski did not start the prior two games due to his injury, but he was able to pinch hit in Monday's contest, and will get the start in right field Tuesday night. Jankowski will hit leadoff against Rangers righty Austin Bibens-Dirkx.
Jun 25 2018Jankowski (quad) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.Jankowski was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to his sore quad, and the setback will prevent him from playing a full nine innings for at least another day. He should have a chance to return to action Tuesday.
Jun 24 2018Jankowski was scratched from Sunday's matchup with the Giants due to quad soreness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.The injury doesn't appear to be a major one, as Jankowski will still be available off the bench. Matt Szczur will replace him in left field, batting eighth.
Jun 23 2018Jankowski started in right field and went 2-for-4 in a win over the Giants on Friday.Jankowski returned to the lineup against a righty after retreating to the bench against the left-handed Madison Bumgarner on Thursday. The two-hit effort upped the speedster's batting average to .280 on the year, complemented by a team-high 12 steals in just 47 games. Wil Myers and Manuel Margot appear to have left and center field locked down respectively, leaving Jankowski on the strong side of a platoon in right field with Hunter Renfroe.
Jun 23 2018Jankowski is not in the lineup against the Giants on Saturday.As expected, Jankowski will retreat to the bench with southpaw Andrew Suarez on the hill for San Francisco. Hunter Renfroe will make a start in right field in his stead.
Jun 21 2018Jankowski is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants.Jankowski will take his usual seat on the bench with the Giants deploying a left-handed starter (Madison Bumgarner). Hunter Renfroe and Wil Myers will man the corner-outfield spots in this one.
Jun 20 2018Jankowski went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Athletics.Jankowski recorded his second steal in as many games despite failing to record a hit in either contest. The speedster's playing time appeared to be in jeopardy, but Franchy Cordero's (elbow) setback may have altered that fate. Wil Myers' (oblique) impending return will still cloud up the outfield situation in San Diego, but the left-handed hitting Jankowski could find himself on the strong side of a platoon (or in a time share of sorts) with one or two of the remaining right-handed bats even after Myers is activated this weekend.
Jun 18 2018Jankowski led off and went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Atlanta.Jankowski's production has tailed off since the calendar turned to June, as he is slashing just .220/.304/.280 in 12 starts this month. The speedy outfielder has been able to offset his poor hitting with three steals over that span, bringing him up to 11 stolen bags in just 161 plate appearances this season. Jankowski's strong play last month propelled him to become the Padres' primary leadoff hitter against right-handed starters, but his ill-timed slump could threaten his playing time once Wil Myers (oblique) and Franchy Cordero (forearm) complete their respective rehab assignments.
Jun 14 2018Jankowski is out of the lineup against Atlanta on Thursday.Jankowski will retreat to the bench following seven straight starts, including a pair of back-to-back hitless games against the Cardinals in the past two days. In his place, Hunter Renfroe will start in left field and bat fourth during the series opener.
Jun 9 2018Jankowski went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's win over the Marlins.Hitting from the leadoff spot, Jankowski collected his third multi-hit game of June with another solid effort Saturday. He's hitting .308 with a .376 OBP over 120 at-bats and remains a consistent presence at the top of the Padres' lineup with base-stealing upside.
Jun 2 2018Jankowski went 2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's win over the Reds.With the two swipes, Jankowski moved into a tie for fifth in the National League in stolen bases with 10, and he's played in just 31 games. There's no power to speak of here and his long-term playing time outlook is hazy, but Jankowski is leading off against right-handers right now and the speed he offers is not easy to find in today's game.
May 21 2018Jankowski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.Jankowski has been on a tear since earning a promotion to the majors at the end of April, hitting .359/.438/.469 with a homer and seven stolen bases in 19 games, but he'll take his usual seat on the bench with left-hander Gio Gonzalez toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his stead, Manuel Margot will start in center field and hit eighth.
May 19 2018Jankowski went 3-for-5 with two steals in Saturday's win over the Pirates.Jankowski continues to make the most of his opportunities as he's slashing .390/.471/.508 with seven steals since being called up at the end of April. He holds the big side of the Padres' center field platoon with Manuel Margot.
May 19 2018Jankowski led off and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.There were concerns regarding Jankowski's playing time following the promotion of outfield prospect Franmil Reyes earlier this week, but he has now started three consecutive games with Manuel Margot retreating to bench for two of those contests. This development places the the 26-year-old on the strong side of a platoon in center with the struggling Margot. The move should only be surprising when considering the outfielders' pedigrees, as Jankowski has clearly been the superior center field option, slashing .370/.460/.500 with 11 runs and five steals in just 17 games.
May 13 2018Jankowski went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 victory over St. Louis.Jankowski has been on fire since rejoining the big club April 29 (.349/.429/.512), but his everyday playing time could be in jeopardy following the promotion of outfield prospect Franmil Reyes on Sunday. The 26-year-old has been used primarily as a fourth outfielder with the Padres prior to this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him resume that role to make way for the slugging prospect. Fantasy owners shouldn't cut bait quite yet, as the club could opt to play Reyes over the struggling Manuel Margot, although that scenario seems less likely given the latter's standing as a high-potential prospect in his own right.
May 11 2018Jankowski went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in the Padres' 9-5 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.Jankowski has been swinging a hot bat since he was called up to the big leagues at the end of April and checked in with his first long ball of the season with a ninth-inning blast off the Cardinals' Luke Gregerson. While he probably won't continue to be a consistent source power, his .353/.421/.559 over his 34 at-bats this season has made for an impressive start to the season and his speed also means he could provide some fantasy value on the basepaths for as long as he's getting regular at-bats.
May 6 2018Jankowski led off and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers.The speedy outfielder has been getting starts in the outfield against right-handed starters with Jose Pirela moving to second base to replace the struggling Carlos Asuaje. Jankowski is batting .267 (4-for-15) with two runs and a steal while starting five of the six games since he was promoted to the majors April 30. The 26-year-old won't provide much in terms of power or batting average, but he can be an accessible source of stolen bases (37 steals in 198 career games) until Wil Myers (oblique) returns later this month.
Apr 30 2018Jankowski is starting in right field and hitting leadoff Monday against the Giants.Jankowski was promoted to the big club on Sunday and entered San Diego's game against the Mets during the seventh inning. He proceeded to go 1-for-2 and is in line to start Monday's series opener versus San Francisco with Wil Myers (oblique) on the disabled list. He struggled during his time in the majors last season, hitting .187/.282/.213 over 27 games. However he's shown improvement at Triple-A El Paso this season and has hit .363 with a .902 OPS across 22 contests.
Apr 29 2018Jankowski was promoted to the major leagues Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Jankowski was slashing an impressive .363/.452/.450 before being called up from Triple-A El Paso. He figures to see considerable playing time until Wil Myers (oblique) is able to return from the disabled list. The 26-year-old outfielder will look to redeem himself after batting .187 in 27 games for the Padres last season.
Mar 13 2018Jankowski has gone 7-for-27 at the plate with three home runs and two stolen bases during Cactus League play.According to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jankowski has credited an emphasis on finding better balance in the box for his increased pull power, an unexpected development for a player who had only seven home runs to his name since entering the professional ranks in 2012. While it's worth noting that one of the three home runs was an inside-the-park job, the two long balls that Jankowski supplied Saturday both easily cleared the wall. Despite the unforeseen power surge, the 26-year-old's game remains steeped in getting on base and taking advantage of his speed on the bases and in tracking flyballs in the outfield. Those skills don't make Jankowski an especially interesting fantasy commodity, though they will help him in his bid to win a reserve role over fellow lefty-hitting outfielder Franchy Cordero.
Feb 14 2018Jankowski is in the mix for the Padres' fourth outfielder role heading into spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.At the moment, it seems like a three-man race between Jankowski, Matt Szczur and Franchy Cordero, although Alex Dickerson (back) could be in the mix as well if he's healthy. Jankowski's ability to take walks pairs nicely with his speed, but that's where the advantages end. Cordero and Szczur both have some speed to their game, and both seem to offer more offensive upside than Jankowski. Additionally, Cordero and Dickerson both hit left-handed like Jankowski, making it seem like there's no real separating factor between the group of four. The 26-year-old Jankowski has a decent chance to crack the Opening Day roster, but he'll need to put together a good showing in spring training if he wants to make it happen.
Sep 30 2017Jankowski is out of Saturday's lineup against the Giants, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.He is only hitting .150 with a 6:1 K:BB in 20 at-bats since being recalled from Triple-A on Sept. 18. Cory Spangenberg will start in left field and hit sixth.
Sep 27 2017Jankowski is not in the lineup fro Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.Jankowski will take a seat for the second time in as many games with another lefty (Rich Hill) toeing the rubber for the Dodgers. In his place, Jabari Blash will draw another start in left field, batting seventh.
Sep 26 2017Jankowski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.Jankowski has started four straight games in the Padres' outfield since Jose Pirela (finger) was ruled out for the season, but he'll get Tuesday off after going hitless in his previous two starts. With Jankowski out, the Padres will send out an outfield of Jabari Blash, Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe (from left to right).
Sep 23 2017Jankowski is starting in left field and batting eighth Saturday against the Rockies.With Jose Pirela (finger) sidelined for the season, Jankowski has seen a slight uptick in playing time recently. He's picked up three outfield starts in the past five games, going 2-for-8 over that stretch, and it appears he could be in line to see the bulk of opportunities in left field down the stretch. Also look for Matt Szczur and Jabari Blash to pick up occasional starts.
Sep 18 2017Jankowski was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.Jankowski is back with the big club after spending the last month of the season with El Paso, slashing .266/.350/.317 in 35 games for the Chihuahuas. He hit just .160/.263/.180 in 50 at-bats for the Padres earlier in the season, so he'll occupy a bench role while San Diego finishes up the regular season.
Jul 15 2017Jankowski (foot) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Fall League this weekend, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.The speedy outfielder has been sidelined for the majority of the season due to a fractured foot. The 25-year-old wasn't doing much prior to his trip to the disabled list (.160/.263/.180), but he possesses speed to help fantasy owners in need of steals if he were to regain a regular role. The team hasn't announced how long Jankowski's rehab stint will last, but they are unlikely to rush him back after such a long layoff.
Jun 13 2017Jankowski (foot) was cleared to begin baseball activities Monday, but is still "weeks away" from returning, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Jankowski has been on the disabled list with a fractured foot since April 24 and although being cleared for baseball activities is a large step in his recovery, it sounds like the speedy outfielder is still in line for slow, cautious rehabilitation program. He'll likely be targeting a return sometime during July.
Jun 6 2017Jankowski (foot) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.This is more of a procedural move, as a 40-man roster spot was needed for recent callup Jose Pirela. Jankowski isn't expected to be back to action until after the All-Star break, and this new designation doesn't change that timetable.
May 15 2017Jankowski was found to have a fracture in his bruised right foot and will miss at least six more weeks, A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Jankowski was hoping for a late May return, but at this point, he'll be lucky to return by the All-Star break. Unfortunately, he was having a terrible season before the injury (.160/.263/.180 over 17 games), so Jankowski may not have a job waiting for him upon his return.
Apr 28 2017Jankowski may also have a hairline fracture of the tarsal navicular bone in his right foot, which has a deep bone bruise that forced him to hit the disabled list Monday, Barry M. Bloom of MLB.com reports.Manager Andy Green said doctors said the additional injury was possible. This news makes it likely that Jankowski will miss around a month of action as the Padres take a careful approach. This will allow Jabari Blash, Cory Spangenberg and Allen Cordoba to piece together at-bats in left field during his absence, with Blash being the most intriguing dice roll in deep fantasy leagues thanks to his power potential.
Apr 24 2017Jankowski was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.Jankowski bruised a bone in his right foot after fouling a ball off it, and it appears the Padres are taking no chances with the 25-year-old. He was off to a slow start to the season, slashing just .160/.263/.180 with two stolen bases through 17 games (50 at-bats). Jabari Blash will take his spot on the roster and will likely serve as the regular left fielder while Jankowski is sidelined. He remains without a timetable for return, though one should be available once the Padres update his status.
Apr 23 2017Jankowski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.It appears that Jankowski is just getting a scheduled day of rest against Tom Koehler and the Marlins. Allen Cordoba will take over in left field. Jankowski should be back in the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks.
Apr 20 2017Jankowski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.Allen Cordoba will take over in left field with lefty Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for Arizona. Jankowski has made three start against southpaws this year, but just one since the Padres' third game of the season. He hasn't been getting it done when in the lineup against right-handers, batting .206/.325/.235 with 12 strikeouts against righties, but he is finally starting to show some signs of life at the dish (3-for-7 in his last two games).
Apr 19 2017Jankowski was dropped to eighth in the batting order Tuesday, but he responded with a 2-for-3 day and his first extra-base hit of the season in an 11-2 loss to Arizona.The speedy outfielder had been batting second in the order against right-handers this season, but manager Andy Green moved him down to eighth against the right-handed Shelby Miller on Tuesday. Jankowski's .158 batting average was the likely cause of the lineup demotion, but his .289 on-base percentage isn't that much worse than the rest of the Padres' struggling lineup. If this lineup configuration sticks, the 25-year-old's stock will take a hit, as his run potential with undoubtedly drop while batting eighth. He will remain a good source of steals regardless of where he bats in the lineup due to his plus speed tool.
Apr 19 2017Jankowski is playing center field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.Jankowski will slide over to center field and fill in at the top of the order with Manuel Margot taking a seat for the first time all year. The 25-year-old should continue to see favorable placement in the lineup against right-handers, and he could be the Padres' leadoff man whenever Margot needs a breather.
Apr 16 2017Jankowski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Rule 5 pickup Allen Cordoba will make a second straight start in left field in place of Jankowski, who is batting just 4-for-29 (.138 average) to begin the new campaign. Cordoba, meanwhile, is thriving over a smaller sample of at-bats, but given that he hadn't played above the rookie-ball level prior to this season, it's probably unwise to count on the 21-year-old to perform well enough to remain ahead of Jankowski in the outfield pecking order permanently.
Apr 16 2017Updating a previous report, Jankowski will start and bat second Sunday against the Braves.It was a bit confusing as to why manager Andy Green would bench his left-handed outfielder against the right-handed Bartolo Colon. It is unclear whether he changed his mind or there was simply an incorrect lineup initially posted. Whatever the case, the end result is good for Jankowski owners, as a benching against a righty would signal the end of his regular playing time.
Apr 15 2017Jankowski went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and his second stolen base of the season in Friday's loss to Atlanta.Jankowski has routinely been batting second against right-handers this season, giving him deep-league value as a source of runs and steals. He is batting just .138 so far, but that number should rise and get closer to the .245 mark he set over 131 games last season. It was looking like a platoon was forming between him and Jabari Blash in left field, but with the latter being sent to the minors Friday, it appears Jankowski will have an everyday role for the time being.
Apr 15 2017Jankowski is not in the lineup Saturday against the Braves, David O'Brien of ajc.com reports.Jankowski is just 4-for-29 through 11 games this season, so he'll get the day off as Rule 5 pick Allen Cordoba takes over in left field.
Apr 12 2017Jankowski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.Jankowski will give way to Jabari Blash in left field against lefty Kyle Freeland, as he did the last time the Padres faced a southpaw. While Jankowski did start against both Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill during the first series of the season, he's just a .164/.220/.209 career hitter against left-handed pitching, so something close to a strict platoon would make sense moving forward.
Apr 8 2017Jankowski went 1-for-3 with a walk, a steal and a pair of runs scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Giants.The speedy outfielder has now batted first, second and ninth in the lineup through five games this season. It appears that manager Andy Green will place the speedy outfielder higher in the lineup against righties, and then as a "second leadoff man" against southpaws. Jankowski has struggled with the bat early on, collecting just three hits in 20 plate appearances, but his .316 on-base percentage has led to five runs and a steal, which is exactly what fantasy owners expect to get out of him. With Alex Dickerson (back) being moved to the disabled list, it appears that the Padres' starting left field job is Jankowski's to lose.
Apr 8 2017Jankowski is out of the lineup Saturday against the Giants.Manager Andy Green has rid his lineup entirely of lefty-only bats against Madison Bumgarner, with Jabari Blash starting in left over Jankowski. While Jankowski got a start against Clayton Kershaw earlier this week, he hit just .155/.220/.179 against southpaws last season, so it seems likely he will be shielded fairly heavily from left-handed pitching moving forward. He should continue to bat first or second against right-handers.
Apr 6 2017Jankowski is leading off and playing left field Thursday against the Dodgers, Bob Scanlan of FOX Sports reports.The Padres are facing a right-hander (Brandon McCarthy). In most of those cases, Jankowski will bat first as opposed to ninth against southpaws.
Apr 4 2017Jankowski will start in left field and lead off Tuesday against the Dodgers.Jankowski batted ninth in the order against lefty Clayton Kershaw on Opening Day, but he's leading off against right-hander Kenta Maeda. It seems likely he will continue to bounce between leadoff and the No. 9 spot depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher. Jankowski hit .275/.368/.359 against right-handers last year, compared to just .155/.220/.179 against lefties. He has 32 stolen bases in 166 career games in the majors.
Mar 16 2017With Alex Dickerson expected to miss at least a month of baseball activities, Jankowski likely will start the 2017 as the top option in left field.The 25-year-old has had some stops and starts as a former Padres prospect, but with playing time comes a clearer path to repeat his 30-steal effort in 2016. Jankowski's .245 average reflects his issues making contact, but he has a 9.6 percent walk rate in 479 career MLB plate appearances, which increases his value in OBP fantasy leagues and sustains his frequency of opportunities to swipe bags. Count Jankowski as a sneaky late-round source for stolen bases in many mixed leagues, even if he has to lose platoon at-bats against southpaws, possibly to the scorching-hot Jabari Blash.
Mar 13 2017Jankowski led off and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's spring training loss to the Indians.Jankowski has been playing well in early Cactus League action, batting .333 (9-for-27) with a homer and a steal. The speedy outfielder has already secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, but his strong start has put him in the conversation to begin the year as the Padres' starting left fielder. Also helping his case is Alex Dickerson's inability to return from a back injury. While manager Andy Green has yet to announce an official starter -- and likely won't until we get closer to Opening Day -- Jankowski has taken the early lead. If he wins the job, he would have fantasy value as a source of runs and steals after accruing 53 runs and 30 stolen bases in 382 plate appearances last season.
Feb 13 2017While he may not be an everyday starter, Jankowski should see semi-regular playing time this season.Jankowski got some run after the team dealt away Matt Kemp and Melvin Upton Jr. last season, finishing the year with a .245/.332/.313 slash line and 30 stolen bases. While the speedy outfielder possesses plus speed and defensive skills, he would likely take a backseat in terms of games started to younger, more-offensive outfielders like Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot and Alex Dickerson.
Sep 29 2016Jankowski is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.Not surprising, considering he's been used often in platoon duty. He boasts a .275/.370/.360 line against right-handers this year compared to a meager .155/.220/.179 against lefties. A matchup with expected Diamondbacks right-hander Braden Shipley should prompt San Diego to start Jankowski in Friday's series opener. Jon Jay will bat second and play left field Thursday.
Sep 23 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants.Jankowski started the past seven games, hitting safely in five of those contests, but he'll head to the bench for a night off as the Padres continue to see how their up-and-coming prospects perform at the major league level. Alex Dickerson, Jon Jay, and Hunter Renfroe will make up the outfield from left to right field.
Sep 14 2016Jankowski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.This is the third straight game that Jankowski has sat in favor of Jon Jay in center field, so unless he is dealing with an undisclosed ailment, it's safe to say he has been passed on the depth chart. With at least one of Hunter Renfroe or Manuel Margot expected to join the big league roster in the coming days, Jankowski could play sparingly down the stretch. He has hit .207 with a 26.6 percent K-rate over his last 30 games, so it would be understandable if the Padres were benching him for performance reasons.
Sep 13 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.This is the second day the Padres have left Jankowski on the bench in favor of Jon Jay in center and Oswaldo Arcia in right. It's unclear if the Padres are planning on using this outfield alignment going forward or if they're just giving the 25-year-old speedster some extra time to clear his head following his recent struggles, but things should become clearer as the month plays out.
Sep 12 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup Monday against the Giants.Jankowski hasn't sat out of a game since July 22 as the Padres evaluate him for their future plans, and although he's done a decent job, his batting average has dipped thanks to barely hitting over the Mendoza Line over his past 30 games. Jon Jay will slide over to fill his place his center field for Monday's bout.
Aug 19 2016Jankowski went 4-for-5 with a double, a steal and three runs against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. He was also caught stealing once.The speedster hadn't been offering much much recently, as he'd been mired in a 3-for-24 slump (.125) over his last eight games and was caught on his only steal attempt in that span. But this has still been a breakout season for the 25-year-old outfielder, who's fourth in the National League in steals. His 26 steals (fourth in the NL) do come at the expense of nearly all else in fantasy -- Jankowski isn't an asset in batting average, though he does have a strong OBP, and his power is nearly nonexistent -- but if you need that extra burst of speed down the stretch, there's a good chance he's the best option on your waiver wire.
Aug 1 2016Jankowski reached on all five of his plate appearances Monday against the Brewers, finishing 3-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two steals while being caught once.It's not surprising that all three of the speedy leadoff man's hits were singles, as he owns a pathetic .312 slugging percentage. Jankowski's .358 OBP, however, is quite palatable, and allows him to wreak havoc on the basepaths like he did in this one. The 25-year-old outfielder has now snagged 20 bags at a solid 80 percent conversion rate.
Jul 31 2016Jankowski will make his eighth straight start in center field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Reds.The July 26 trade that sent Melvin Upton to the Blue Jays should open up everyday at-bats for Jankowski the rest of the season, giving the 24-year-old an opportunity to prove he belongs in the Padres' long-term plans. With only six extra-base hits across 180 plate appearances this season, Jankowski shouldn't be counted on for much power, but his .343 on-base percentage could make him a viable option at the top of the order. Moreover, his 17-for-21 success rate on the basepaths suggests he'll continue to have the green light to run when he does reach base.
Jul 18 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.Alex Dickerson will start in left field while Melvin Upton Jr. takes over in center field for the night. Jankowski is hitting .252/.371/.315 with 16 stolen bases in 66 games this season.
Jul 8 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.With the Dodgers trotting out a second straight lefty, Jankowski will remain on the bench as Melvin Upton Jr. starts in center field and Alex Dickerson mans left. Jankowksi is handling right-handed pitching well (.282/.393/.352) and is now up to 13 stolen bases, but his exposure to southpaws figures to remain limited.
Jul 3 2016Jankowski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.Jankowski has seen regular work in center field of late, but he'll take a seat Sunday with Melvin Upton moving to center so Alex Dickerson can occupy left field. Over his last 10 games, Jankowski has posted a respectable .390 on-base percentage, and should continue to see regular starts until Jon Jay (forearm) returns.
Jun 29 2016Jankowski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.He has been a staple of the Padres' lineup over the last couple weeks, and has offered fantasy owners five steals while being caught zero times over the past seven games. Melvin Upton will get the start in center field with Alex Dickerson getting the nod in left field Wednesday.
Jun 28 2016Jankowski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.He will take a seat following a stretch of six consecutive starts in center field and atop the lineup, as Melvin Upton Jr. moves over to center and Alex Dickerson mans left. Jon Jay was placed on the DL on Tuesday with a fractured right forearm, so the door is open for Jankowski to continue playing regularly, and he has the speed to be a useful stolen base contributor.
Jun 26 2016Jankowski will make his sixth straight start in center field Sunday against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Filling in for the injured Jon Jay (arm), Jankowski has been stellar while manning the leadoff spot for all those games. In his previous five starts, he's gone 6-for-20 with five steals, five walks, five runs and two RBI. There's been little word on how much improvement Jay is making with his condition, so if Jay is ultimately forced to the DL, Jankowski will make for an intriguing pickup in NL-only and deeper formats. He won't hit for much power, but should be a decent source for batting average, runs and steals.
Jun 24 2016Jankowski will hit leadoff in Friday's game against the Reds, according to Jamie Ramsey of the Reds.Regular center fielder Jon Jay will not start Friday for the fourth day in a row, which will give Jankowski another shot to man center field and hit atop the order. Jankowski found plenty of success in that role over the last three days, going 5-for-13 (.385), with two RBI, three runs scored, and four stolen bases.
Jun 22 2016Jankowski went 2-for-4 with a walk, two steals and two runs in a 7-2 loss against the Orioles on Wednesday.Unfortunately, he and Matt Kemp combined for 80 percent of the Padres' hits and 100 percent of their run production, which was not even close to sufficient for a win. Jankowski's now stolen three bases in the last two days, but his playing time remains sporadic at best and his power is almost nil, limiting his value to NL-only formats. That said, keep an eye on Jankowski to see if he can harness the batting eye and contact ability that helped him hit well over .300 in the high minors the last two years.
Jun 17 2016Jankowski is out of the lineup for Friday's lineup against the Nationals.Jankowski just returned to the lineup Thursday after missing the previous two games with a minor ankle injury. He went 1-for-5 with two runs at the leadoff position for Thursday's contest, but will get a day off Friday as Jon Jay gets the nod in center.
Jun 16 2016Jankowski (ankle) is back in the lineup Thursday, batting leadoff as the Padres' starting center fielder.After getting a few days off to nurse his sprained ankle, Jankowski will make his return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Nationals. He'll bat leadoff in place of Jon Jay, who will be getting his first day off since May 19.
Jun 14 2016Jankowski (ankle) is only expected to be out for a day or two, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Manager Andy Green deemed Jankowski unavailable for Tuesday's game after the outfielder suffered a sprained right ankle in Monday's loss to Miami. However, it sounds like Jankowski could be cleared to play as soon as Wednesday, and in the meantime, the Padres could always use Alexi Amarista in left if Melvin Upton Jr. has to shift to center for whatever reason.
Jun 13 2016Jankowski left Monday's game against the Marlins with a right ankle sprain, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.The severity of Jankowski's ankle sprain is unknown, but there will likely be more updates regarding his status soon. For now, he is day-to-day.
May 15 2016Jankowski will start in center field and bat leadoff for the second straight game Sunday against the Brewers.There's currently no word of any injury affecting regular center fielder Jon Jay, but Sunday will mark the second straight day that Jankowski will occupy Jay's regular role. It will be the third time in the last six games that manager Andy Green will elect to go with this alignment. Jay owns a respectable OBP for a leadoff man (.340), but it's also possible San Diego wants to get a longer look at the 24-year-old Jankowski, who is getting on base at a .387 clip through his first 31 plate appearances.
May 14 2016Jankowski is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Brewers.Jankowski will replace Jon Jay in center field for Game 2 of the Padres' series in Milwaukee. He will draw a favorable slot in the order batting lead-off. He is 1-for-4 with two runs scored batting first in the order this season.
May 6 2016Jankowski has seen just two at-bats in the month of May.The young outfielder has mainly seen action as a defensive substitution late in games or as a pinch-hitter. Jankowski is 4-for-17 with nine strikeouts and has a strong cast of veteran outfielders ahead of him on the depth chart, a situation that is unlikely to change.