. There's a scenario where he could make the roster as a fifth outfielder/third catcher, and a scenario where he shows up to camp and forces his way into a more prominent catching role. But it's hard to envision these scenarios turning out well without wearing rose-colored glasses. Swihart has shown he can turn a ball into a hit if he makes contact, but he has combined an above-average strikeout rate with a well-below-average power profile. That's not a recipe for success. He'll still be just 25 this year and he lost more than half a season to injury, so he's not quite a lost cause, but he's getting close.
WOOF...