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On bench, but regains playing time Suwinski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Though the lefty-hitting Suwinski is sitting out with a southpaw (Framber Valdez) on the hill for Houston, the 24-year-old outfielder at least seems to be regaining a foothold in the everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching. Suwinski has started in three of the Bucs' last four matchups with righties, going 0-for-8 but drawing three walks. He could have more breathing room as a regular in the outfield in the wake of the long-term injury to Oneil Cruz (fibula), as utility man Ji Hwan Bae could settle into regular role in the middle infield rather than vying for starts in center field.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Tuesday Suwinski is not in the Pirates' starting lineup Tuesday.

Impact Canaan Smith-Njigba is in left, Bryan Reynolds is in center and Andrew McCutchen will play right against the Red Sox and right-handed starter Nick Pivetta. Suwinski carries intriguing fantasy upside but seems to be stuck in a fourth outfield role in the early going.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Suwinski will sit Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Suwinski started against righty Hunter Greene on Opening Day, going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. With lefty Nick Lodolo starting Saturday, Ji Hwan Bae will move from second base to center field, with Rodolfo Castro starting at the keystone.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still expected to make team Suwinski is still expected to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster despite some struggles this spring, manager Derek Shelton implied to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Impact Suwinski has had some defensive issues during Grapefruit League play and has struck out 16 times in 35 plate appearances. However, Shelton blamed the defensive problems in part on Suwinski being bothered by the sun and also indicated the outfielder's solid rookie-season showing would be weighed heavily in roster decisions. The plan has been for Suwinski to play center field and Bryan Reynolds shift over to left, although it's possible that changes given Suwinski's rough defensive performance this spring.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first spring homer Suwinski went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact Suwinski had two extra-base hits across 16 at-bats entering Sunday's game, though he had yet to go yard. While he's still maintained a .391 on-base percentage, Suwisnki has struck out 10 times across 22 plate appearances this spring. Despite his issues making consistent contact, he should remain the frontrunner to start in either center or left field for the Pirates on Opening Day.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Relationship between Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski on display during Pirates' loss to Braves Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski homered. Mitch Keller was also solid, but the Pirates lost to the Braves 11-3.

MARCH 12, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Likely center fielder Suwinski is expected to start in center field for the Pirates in 2023, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryan Reynolds was Pittsburgh's starting center fielder in 2022, but he's expected to shift to left field in the move. Meanwhile, Suwinski has started four games during spring training, three of which have come in center field. The move is significant, as it was previously anticipated that Suwinksi would be in a competition with the likes of Cal Mitchell, Canaan Smith-Njigba and Connor Joe for a starting corner outfield job.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Suwinski, billed for expanded role in Pirates' outfield, looking to build off mercurial rookie season BRADENTON, Fla. — Jack Suwinski is no stranger to being shuffled around the outfield. One of three pieces acquired by the Pirates in 2021’s....

MARCH 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Drives in one, scores once Suwinski went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Impact The majority of Suwinski's production came in the third inning, when he recorded an RBI single before coming around to score. He's riding a modest five-game hitting streak heading into the final day of the regular season, and he has collected six hits in 13 at-bats with three RBI and three runs scored in that span. Suwinski has struck out at a 30.7 percent clip across 368 plate appearances in his rookie season, though he's maintained a .210 ISO and .414 slugging percentage.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Suwinski isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Suwinski started the last three games and went 2-for-9 with two doubles, three RBI, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Miguel Andujar will start in left field and bat third.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks two doubles Suwinski went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Reds.

Impact Suwinski broke a tie in the seventh inning with a two-RBI double and also came around to score. He's hit only .190 with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate across 26 games since being recalled Aug. 29, though he's also managed four homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored. Despite his struggles, Suwinksi has secure playing time against right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Home-cooking once again kind to Jack Suwinski during Pirates' victory over Reds Jack Suwinski keyed a four-run rally with his second double, Oneil Cruz had four hits, and the Pirates beat the Reds, 8-3.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pinch-hit home run Suwinski went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's victory over the Cubs.

Impact Suwinski came off the bench and homered off righty Adbert Alzolay with two outs in the fifth inning to increase the Pirates' lead to 6-0. Despite his homers in back-to-back games, the outfielder has struggled significantly during his last 13 contests, slashing .081/.171/.243 over 41 plate appearances. The 24-year-old rookie is drastically better at home with a .975 OPS over 175 plate appearances compared to a .364 OPS over 159 plate appearances on the road.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Suwinski will sit Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact Suwinski had a homer, a steal and three walks Friday, but his reward for that performance is a trip to the bench. Even with that strong night at the plate, he still owns a .552 OPS for the month of September and a .671 OPS on the year. Greg Allen will start in left field Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, steals base Suwinski went 1-for-1 with a solo homer, three walks and a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Suwinski drilled his 17th long ball of the season during the second inning. He later picked up his fourth steal in six attempts. The rookie outfielder was stuck in a brutal 1-for-34 stretch with a 1:17 BB:K and no homers over his previous 11 appearances. Suwinski is now slashing .192/.277/.394 with 26 extra-base hits and 29 RBI through 95 MLB games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Suwinski isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Suwinski has gone 0-for-10 with a stolen base and five strikeouts over his last three games, and he'll be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Greg Allen is starting in left field and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Suwinski rejoins Pirates after working on timing issues in minors MILWAUKEE — It is clear at this point that the way the Pirates make decisions with regards to call-ups and options doesn’t have much to do.....

AUGUST 29, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates to recall Jack Suwinski, while Robert Stephenson arrives for series finale in Philadelphia According to a source, the Pirates will recall the rookie outfielder for this week’s series in Milwaukee.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates Pipeline: After hiatus back in Triple-A, prospects ready to take over MLB roster There seems to be a promise that the Pirates’ youth will reconvene in Pittsburgh over the last couple months of the season. It really isn’t....

AUGUST 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Paul Zeise: The Pirates were wrong to send Jack Suwinski down to Class AAA Jack Suwinski was a great story and might still be. Suwinski has actually been one of the best stories in the National League after he came...

JULY 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates recall Cal Mitchell to replace Jack Suwinski; option Michael Perez for returning Tyler Heineman DENVER — The Pirates swapped one rookie outfielder for another before Friday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. As reported by the Post-Ga...

JULY 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sent down Friday Suwinski was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Suwinski started just two of the last five games and will lose his spot on the major-league roster after he went 0-for-28 with a run, four walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 matchups. Diego Castillo should see an uptick in playing time following Suwinski's demotion, while Cal Mitchell was also recalled from Indianapolis on Friday and should see his fair share of at-bats.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3