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DET • RF
21 days ago
Slater ambushed a first-pitch fastball from Brandon Young in the third inning, smacking a 327-foot (93.6 mph EV) solo shot that tied the game at 3-3. That would be his only hit in three trips to the plate. The 33-year-old outfielder is in camp competing for a bench spot on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster and he at least made a good first impression on Sunday.
DET • RF
about 1 month ago
It’s a bit surprising that Slater ultimately had to settle for a minor league deal, though he should have a decent shot at cracking the Tigers’ left-handed heavy Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old hit just .216/.270/.372 with five homers and 13 RBI in 160 plate appearances between the White Sox and Yankees in 2025.
NYY • RF
6 months ago
He takes the place of J.C. Escarra, who was sent down last night. Slater, who suffered a hamstring strain just a few days after being acquired by the Yankees, figures to get some outfield starts against lefties,
NYY • RF
7 months ago
Slater was injured last night in just his third appearance since arriving in a trade with the White Sox. This might mean some extra playing time for Ryan McMahon against lefties, since José Caballero and Amed Rosario will be needed more often in the outfield. Caballero might have been sent down to make room for Aaron Judge if not for Slater’s injury.
NYY • RF
7 months ago
Not ideal. Slater appeared to tweak his hamstring during his first at-bat of the contest while reaching on a fielder’s choice in just his second start since coming over from the White Sox at last week’s trade deadline. His absence would remove a lefty-mashing weapon from New York’s outfield mix.
Source: Brendan Kuty
NYY • RF
8 months ago
The move was reported a few hours ago and is now official. Slater will be a short-side platoon partner in the outfield with Jasson Dominguez and Trent Grisham and while that role will provide little fantasy value, it’s a solid real-life move for the Yankees.
SEA • RF
10 months ago
Shenton loses his spot on Seattle’s 40-man roster in favor of journeyman reliever Casey Lawrence. The 27-year-old infielder was acquired in a trade with the Rays last November and has spent the entire season in the minors.