Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Tue 3/24/26 4:40 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater agreed to a one-year, major-league contract with the Marlins on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slater parted ways with the Tigers over the weekend after posting an .856 OPS in 15 spring training games. The 33-year-old will provide the Marlins with some veteran outfield depth in the wake of Kyle Stowers' (hamstring) and Esteury Ruiz's (oblique) injuries. Slater has excelled against left-handed pitching throughout his nine-year MLB career, so he'll likely step into a short-side platoon role.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Sat 3/21/26 12:18 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
The Tigers granted Slater his release Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
As a non-roster invitee, Slater had the right to request his release if he wasn't added to the roster by Saturday. His chances of being included on the Opening Day squad seemed slim despite him posting an .856 OPS in 36 Grapefruit League plate appearances, so he will now explore his options on the open market.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Sun 2/22/26 9:44 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Slater connected in the third inning for his first home run of the spring slate. The 33-year-old joined the Tigers earlier this month on a minor-league contract with a chance to compete for an Opening Day roster spot during camp. Slater had an OPS under .650 each of the last two seasons with a batting average under .220, so he doesn't figure to offer a ton of offense. However, he is a versatile defender who could carve out a utility role in Detroit if he strings together more good performances in spring training.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Tue 2/10/26 2:57 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater agreed to a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slater split the 2025 campaign between the White Sox and Yankees, and he posted a .216/.270/.372 slash line with five homers in 160 plate appearances during the regular season. The 33-year-old best fits as a short-side platoon player in the outfield, and he could carve out that role in a Detroit outfield that's heavy on left-handed bats.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Fri 9/5/25 10:19 AM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
The Yankees activated Slater (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Slater strained his left hamstring shortly after being acquired at the trade deadline but is ready to roll following a brief rehab assignment. He will see some playing time against left-handed pitching.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Fri 8/29/25 3:04 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Slater landed on the 10-day injured list nearly four weeks ago with a strained left hamstring but is ready to test things out in game action again. He shouldn't require too many rehab at-bats before being reinstated to the Yankees' active roster. When he does return, Slater will see some reps against left-handed pitching.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Fri 8/29/25 12:57 AM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater (hamstring) has resumed some baseball activities and on-field drills, per MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
Slater injured his hamstring while running to first base on a groundout Aug. 4 and was tabbed with a 4-to-6 week timeline to return. He's approaching the early end of that timeframe, but it doesn't appear that he'll be ready to be activated right at the four-week mark. It remains feasible, however, for Slater to be activated before the midway point of September.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Fri 8/8/25 4:55 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Slater (hamstring) will miss 4-to-6 weeks, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slater suffered a strained hamstring Monday against the Rangers and was put on the injured list Tuesday. It's now known he'll miss at least one month due to the injury. The trade deadline acquisition had played in just three games for New York, going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Tue 8/5/25 1:25 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
The Yankees placed Slater on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left hamstring strain.
EDGE Analysis
Slater suffered the injury during Monday's game against the Rangers, which was just his third appearance with the Yankees after being acquired from the Reds last week. New York reinstated Aaron Judge (elbow) from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Austin Slater LF/RF MIA Mon 8/4/25 11:59 PM
Austin Slater
LF/RF MIA
Slater (hamstring) will require a trip to the injured list, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slater exited Monday's matchup against the Rangers due to left hamstring tightness, and the issue will keep him out for at least the next 10 days. A timetable for his return has yet to be established. Amed Rosario could see a few more at-bats in Slater's absence.