The Pirates optioned Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
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.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Bound for Triple-A
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Suwinski is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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 following his promotion. The outfielder has struggled to limit the strikeouts this season, striking out in 28 percent of his plate appearances entering Sunday's 6-5 win over Arizona in 10 innings. Suwinski struck out in his two at-bats Sunday before being replaced by Michael Taylor.
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Pirates' Jack Suwinski: On bench against righty
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Suwinski is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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.
