swingman

With Chicago swingman Colin Rea serving as the Cubs’ opener, the Dodgers got plenty of good pitches to hit early in their Sunday Night Baseball showdown.

That procession included Jack Dreyer, a left-hander making his MLB debut, Landon Knack, the breakout rookie from last season who served as a swingman this week before being optioned to the minors after Wednesday’s game, Kirby Yates, another marquee signing, and Alex Vesia, who earned the save in lieu of Scott or Treinen.

Preller last winter traded Juan Soto for King, who brilliantly replaced Snell in the starting rotation after working as a swingman for the New York Yankees.

Marques was 6 feet 6 and known as a swingman at a time when his size made him a defensive mismatch for guards and forwards.

Nick Martinez, 34, RP, RMG: An accomplished swingman, Martinez made 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for the Padres in 2024, going 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA.