Jul 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Slater (48) catches a fly out hit by Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (not pictured) in the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds Trade Austin Slater to Baltimore Orioles Ahead of Deadline

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Jul 30, 2024 6:32 PM ET

The Reds traded outfielder Austin Slater to the Orioles according to C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

It was their final move in what has been a busy two days for the front office. By moving Slater, they clear a roster spot for Ty France, who should be activated in the near future.

The Reds traded for Slater earlier this month. He posted a .111 average in eight games. Infielder Livan Soto was also sent to Baltimore in the deal.

It's unclear what the Reds received in return for the veteran, but we will update this post when it's known.

For more on what the Reds have done over the past two days, go here.

Source: The Reds have traded OF Austin Slater to the Orioles
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) July 30, 2024

The Reds had a decision to make with the 26-man roster for when they activated Ty France. Austin Slater, who was hitting .111 with the Reds, heads to Baltimore as the Reds open up a roster spot.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 30, 2024