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

Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker is heading back to the IL just a few days after returning from an extended absence.

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