Suwinski was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Suwinski began the season with a regular role in the outfield, but he's started just three of the team's last 11 games. His playing time slipped after a dreadful start to the season, as he has just five hits across 39 at-bats while striking out 42.2 percent of the time.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Snaps hitless streak
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Suwinski went 2-for-4 on Tuesday against the Nationals.
Suwinski entered Tuesday hitless across his last six games and nine at-bats. He did manage four walks in that span, but it's still been a poor start to the season, as he has only a .156/.289/.188 slash line across 38 plate appearances while striking out at a 39.5 percent rate.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Not starting Sunday
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Suwinski is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Sunday.
Suwinski will sit for a second straight game after going 0-for-3 with one run scored, one walk and one strikeout Friday. Adam Frazier, Oneil Cruz and Alexander Canario will man the outfield for the Pirates.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: On bench again Monday
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Suwinski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Suwinski will take a seat for the third time in four games following a recent streak of five consecutive starts. Though the Pirates will continue to shield the left-handed-hitting Suwinski from matchups against southpaws, the 26-year-old should be in line for at least a part-time role versus righties while fellow outfielder Bryan Reynolds is limited to designated-hitter duties as he continues to manage right triceps soreness.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Getting fifth straight start
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Suwinski will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rays.
After handling a bench role in the first two games of the season, Suwinski will now pick up his fifth straight start. The uptick in playing time has come at the expense of Andrew McCutchen, who will take a seat for the third straight game. Suwinski has gone 2-for-15 with six strikeouts thus far, but he's salvaged some value with a pair of stolen bases.
Suwinski went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Suwinski has opened the season in a reserve outfield role but drew his first start Saturday while hitting fifth. He delivered his only hit of the game in the first inning with a hard-hit double over the right fielder's head to drive in a run. Suwinski had a strong spring to earn a bench spot, but he could earn additional playing time if he bounces back to his 2023 form.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Could be fourth outfielder
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Suwinski is projected to make the Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder by Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.
Suwinski has had 25 plate appearances in spring training and has tallied four extra-base hits. As has been the case since making his MLB debut in 2022, 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.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Hot start to spring
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Suwinski has gone 4-for-7 with one home run, two walks, two strikeouts and two stolen bases across three Grapefruit League games.
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 impression early in 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.
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