7 articles
NYY • RF
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
7 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.