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Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski, Place Kiké Hernández on 60-Day IL

The out-of-options outfielder now gets a spring audition to earn a bench role or center-field cover before roster decisions lock in for Opening Day.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jack Suwinski #65 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes the field in the first inning during the game against the Athletics at PNC Park on September 19, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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Jul 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Jack Suwinski (65) bats during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Kiki Hernandez (8) shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) after pitching a scoreless the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles claimed the 27-year-old off waivers after Pittsburgh designated him for assignment following the Marcell Ozuna signing, a move first reported by Robert Murray on X.
  • To open a 40-man spot, the Dodgers placed Kiké Hernández on the 60-day injured list as he rehabs left elbow surgery, with no team timetable announced beyond his own expectation of up to two months.
  • Suwinski must make the Opening Day roster or be exposed to waivers again because he has no minor-league options remaining.
  • He profiles as left-handed outfield depth with experience in center field, a need for Los Angeles with Tommy Edman set to open the season on the IL and limited proven coverage behind starter Andy Pages.
  • After a 26-homer, 2.1 bWAR season in 2023, Suwinski’s production cratered over 2024–25 to a .169/.271/.297 line with 12 total home runs.