JACK SUWINSKI NEWS

Could be fourth outfielder Suwinski is projected to make the Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder by Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.

Impact Suwinski has had 25 plate appearances in spring training and has tallied four extra-base hits. As has been the case throughout his big-league sample, Suwinski has also struggled to make consistent contact as he's racked up a 28 percent strikeout rate. The Pirates' decision for a final bench spot appears to come down to Suwinski, Billy Cook and Nick Yorke.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for roster spot Suwinski has gone 4-for-7 with one home run, two walks, two strikeouts and two stolen bases across three Grapefruit League games.

Impact Suwinski had a disappointing 2024 season that saw him shift from a key piece of the Pirates' outfield to battling for a roster spot entering 2025. He's made a strong early to make the roster out of camp, though it's worth noting that he maintained an .854 OPS across 52 at-bats in spring training last year only to fall flat in the regular season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

How Pirates' Jack Suwinski is keeping things in perspective, staying upbeat amid 'challenging' 2024 campaign COLUMBUS, Ohio — For as much as Jack Suwinski has scuffled at the big-league level in 2024, those woes pale in comparison to what he’s been....

AUGUST 22, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Optioned to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Since being called up to the majors June 4, Suwinski has slashed .193/.261/.358 with five home runs, 13 RBI and a 32.5 percent strikeout rate across 118 plate appearances. The 26-year-old will look to improve his approach at the plate in Triple-A, where he's gone 7-for-28 with one home run and two RBI.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact After being called up to the majors June 4, Suwinski slashed .193/.261/.358 with five home runs, 13 RBI and a 32.5 percent strikeout rate across 118 plate appearances. The 26-year-old will likely need to show an improve plate approach at Triple-A before he gets another look from the Pirates.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Triple-A Suwinski is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Suwinski returned to the big leagues June 4 after a short stint in Triple-A, but he'll now head back to Indianapolis after producing a .193 average with five home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases over 109 at-bats in 39 games since his promotion. The outfielder has struggled to limit the strikeouts this season, striking out nearly 30 percent of his at-bats, while his 9.8 BB% is a career low.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Suwinski is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Even with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt taking the mound for Arizona, the lefty-hitting Suwinski will take a seat. While he still owns a .184 batting average, Suwinski has gone 4-for-10 with a double and three stolen bases since the All-Star break. Michael Taylor will fill in as the center fielder Saturday.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Suwinski is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Despite right-hander Brandon Pfaadt taking the mound for Arizona, the lefty-hitting Suwinski will take a seat. While he still owns a .184 batting average, Suwinski has gone 4-for-10 with a double and three stolen bases since the All-Star break. Michael Taylor will fill center field Saturday.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Suwinski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Suwinski will take a seat while southpaw Matthew Liberatore takes the hill for the Cardinals. Michael Taylor will swap in for Suwinski in center field.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against righty Suwinski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Suwinski was on the bench for Saturday's 4-1 win while the Phillies sent southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the hill, but Suwinski's absence from the lineup Sunday against Philadelphia right-hander Tyler Phillips comes as more of a surprise. Connor Joe will draw a start in the outfield in place of Suwinski, who has gone 1-for-16 with three walks and four strikeouts over his last six contests.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Saturday Suwinski isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Suwinski will take a seat Saturday while the left-handed Cristopher Sanchez starts on the mound for Philadelphia. Michael Taylor will start in center field while Suwinski rests.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer, steals base Tuesday Suwinski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, one stolen base and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Suwinski contributed an RBI single during the Pirates' six-run sixth inning and added a solo shot in the eighth. The outfielder is 8-for-24 (.333) with three homers and six RBI over eight games in July, though he remains limited to a strong-side platoon role, sharing center field with Michael Taylor. Despite the recent heater, Suwinski is slashing just .186/.264/.339 through 247 plate appearances this year, adding nine homers, 26 RBI, 27 runs scored and six steals.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty again Suwinski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact The lefty-hitting Suwinski will take a seat for the second straight game while the Mets send another southpaw (Sean Manaea) to the hill. Michael Taylor will spell Suwinski in center field.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting vs. lefty Suwinski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Suwinski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's series opener, but he will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout with left-hander David Peterson on the mound. Michael Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Power ticking up Suwinski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against the Mets.

Impact Suwinski has had a disappointing season, but he's shown signs of turning things around in a very limited recent sample. Friday's long ball was his eighth of the season, and he now has three extra-base hits across his last four games. Suwinski still has just a .148 ISO and 67 wRC+ for the season, though he remains in the starting lineup against all righties.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Power ticking up Suwinski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against the Mets.

Impact Suwinski has had a disappointing season, but he's shown signs of turning things around in a very limited recent sample. Friday's long ball was his eighth of the season, and he now has three extra-base hits across his last four games. Suwinski still has just a .148 ISO and 67 wRC+ for the season, though he's remained in the starting lineup against righties.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Suwinski smacks season-high three hits, home run in Pirates' loss to Cardinals A challenging third MLB season for Jack Suwinski has been filled with whiffs, called strike threes and sub-optimal results on the whole. The...

JULY 3, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Homer, three hits in loss Suwinski went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run in a 7-4 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Suwinski singled in the third inning and put the Pirates on the board with a three-run home run in the fifth. He later added another single in the seventh to stay perfect at the plate Tuesday. This was the outfielder's first three-hit effort of the season and his first home run since June 14. On the year, he is hitting a lowly .180 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored and five steals over 225 plate appearances.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen slug HRs as Pirates beat Rockies 5-2

Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered, Luis Ortiz worked five solid innings of relief and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

JUNE 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bowing out against righty Suwinski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Suwinski has mostly served as a strong-side platoon outfielder since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on June 4, but he'll step out of the lineup Wednesday against Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray. Michael Taylor will replace Suwinski in center field.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jared Jones works 6 shutout innings, Jack Suwinski homers as Pirates edge Dodgers 1-0

Rookie Jared Jones pitched six shutout innings and Jack Suwinski homered after being called up from the minor leagues as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0

JUNE 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates recall C Henry Davis, OF Jack Suwinski to play Tuesday The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis and outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis as part of a flurry of roster mo...

JUNE 4, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Pirates send down OF Jack Suwinski after slow start The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday and recalled left-hander Jose Hernandez.Suwins...

MAY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bound for Triple-A The Pirates optioned Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact The lefty-hitting Suwinski has mostly operated as a strong-side platoon outfielder this season, but even against right-handed pitching, he's struggled to a .144/.256/.261 slash line over 129 plate appearances. The Pirates will send Suwinski to Indianapolis with the hope that he refines his approach and regains some confidence at the plate, but a return to the big leagues likely won't be imminent until he starts producing at Triple-A. In the meantime, Suwinski's absence could reopen more playing time at first base for Rowdy Tellez while Connor Joe takes on more starts out of the corner outfield.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Suwinski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The Giants are using a left-handed pitcher in Erik Miller to open Thursday's contest, so the lefty-hitting Suwinski will begin the game on the bench. Suwinski will be a candidate to enter mid-game if the Giants turn to a right-hander out of the bullpen.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE