Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Jack Suwinski outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after he cleared waivers.
The Dodgers claimed Suwinski off waivers last month after he was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the corresponding move to add Marcell Ozuna to their 40-man roster.
Suwinski enjoyed a breakout season in 2023 when he batted .224/.339/.454 with 26 home runs, 63 runs scored, 74 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 144 games.
However, Suwinski was unable to replicate that success over the next two years as he hit just .169/.271/.297 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI in 147 games.
The left-handed hitter is a pure platoon bat as he has fared much better against right-handed pitching (100 wRC+) than southpaws (55 wRC+). There’s also a lot of swing-and-miss to Suwinski’s game, but he still has high-end bat speed and elite plate discipline.
The 27-year-old has experience in all three outfield spots and can also swipe a base if needed, but it’s not a major part of his game.
Suwinski was competing for a spot on the Dodgers’ Opening Day roster as the fourth outfielder and a lefty bat off the bench, but he will now begin the 2026 season with the Comets.
Prior to getting designated for assignment by the Dodgers, Suwinski had not appeared in any Cactus League games this spring. Despite now being off the team’s 40-man roster, he is still eligible to play in big league Spring Training games.
Dodgers’ 40-man roster without Jack Suwinski
With Suwinski being outrighted to Oklahoma City, the Dodgers’ 40-man roster now stands at 39. L.A. doesn’t have to immediately fill the spot, but it gives them some flexibility to potentially include a non-roster invitee, such as Santiago Espinal, on their Opening Day roster.
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