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The Rays have agreed to a new minor league contract with outfielder Austin Slater, as first indicated on the team’s transaction log. The Ballengee Group client opted out of his previous minor league deal late last month but didn’t latch on with another club, so he’ll head back to Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

Austin Slater’s long baseball odyssey took another turn this week when the veteran outfielder left the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After a productive stretch at Triple-A Durham, Slater opted out of his minor-league contract and is now seeking a major-league opportunity as clubs prepare for September roster expansion.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Rays Re-Sign Austin Slater To Minor League Deal

The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham.

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Austin Slater Elects Free Agency

Outfielder Austin Slater has elected free agency after clearing waivers, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Slater had been designated for assignment by the Rays last week.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Rays Designate Austin Slater For Assignment

The Rays have designated veteran outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster goes to fellow outfielder Jonny DeLuca, who’s been reinstated from the injured list after missing nearly a month due to a hamstring strain.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Austin Slater, Rays eager to add to Red Sox's woes

The Tampa Bay Rays called up Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and it didn't take the veteran outfielder long to make an impact. Slater scored what turned out to be the winning run in the fifth inning of Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in St.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Former Yankees Player Gets New Opportunity With AL East Division Rival

Veteran outfielder and short term New York Yankee Austin Slater is getting another major league opportunity with the Tampa Bay Rays. Slater was with the Yankees for 14 games during the 2025 season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Rays Make Veteran Outfield Addition Ahead of Red Sox Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up a much-needed right-handed hitting reinforcement for their lineup. The Rays are reportedly calling up veteran outfielder Austin Slater ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Rays, Austin Slater Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rays are signing outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Ballengee Group client elected free agency yesterday after being outrighted by the Mets.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Mets designate OF Austin Slater among multiple moves

The New York Mets designated veteran Austin Slater for assignment on Tuesday and recalled fellow outfielder Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets

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New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Mets Add Veteran Outfielder After Dropping To The Worst Record

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Mets signing vet OF after brutal 9-18 start to 2026 season

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Mets Sign Austin Slater, Designate Tommy Pham For Assignment

The Mets have agreed to sign outfielder Austin Slater, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports. Slater’s signing comes shortly after news broke that outfielder

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 25

Marlins Take Chance on Veteran Outfielder Austin Slater After Recent Struggles

The Miami Marlins have added a veteran presence to their outfield in an announcement posted by reporter Craig Mish. The Marlins reportedly agreed to a Major League deal with the outfielder on Tuesday as Opening Day is quickly approaching.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Tigers Release Austin Slater

The Tigers have released outfielder Austin Slater, according to several Tigers beat writers (including the Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold). Slater was

MLB News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / February 11

Former Cardinal with Specific Skill Set Lands with Detroit Tigers

On Tuesday, a number of MLB teams were busy filling in the final spots of their rosters, with some teams like the A's bringing in a fifth starter at the buzzer, while other clubs, like the Detroit Tigers, signed veterans to minor-league deals with big-league incentives.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 10

Reports: Tigers signing veteran OF Austin Slater

The Detroit Tigers are signing veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10

Tigers Beat Out Yankees to Sign Veteran and Bolster Outfield Depth

The Detroit Tigers have made another signing on what has already been a busy Tuesday afternoon so far. Not long after the initial news broke that Detroit was bringing Justin Verlander home on a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported the Tigers have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Austin Slater.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 2

White Sox Acquire Hicks & Sandlin from Red Sox: What to Make of Trade

On February 1, the Red Sox and White Sox made a trade, per multiple reports. Chicago will take on Jordan Hicks, plus add hard-throwing prospect David Sandlin in the deal.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 31

Yankees Don't Need Reunion with Trade Dud Outfielder

The New York Yankees are in the midst of an offseason filled with accusations that they're not interested in making changes. While first baseman Paul Goldschmidt

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 30, 2025

What Yankees Are Getting in Austin Slater

Welcome to the party, pal. The New York Yankees took care of another need ahead of the MLB trade deadline with general manager Brian Cashman reportedly dealing for Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater.

New York Yankees News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / July 30, 2025

New York Yankees Acquire Former Cardinal Outfielder

The New York Yankees are looking for some depth in the outfield, and the day before the MLB Trade Deadline they kicked off the action by acquiring Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 19, 2025

White Sox Activate Outfielder Austin Slater From Injured List

CHICAGO – Austin Slater feared his season was over. While stretching before a game, he heard and felt a pop in his knee. Imaging revealed a slight meniscus tear in his right knee, and he was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 11.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12, 2025

White Sox place OF Austin Slater (knee) on IL

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Slater on the 10-day injury list Saturday due to a meniscus tear in his right knee. The move is retroactive to Friday, when Slater was initially in the lineup but was scratched due to the pain.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / March 5, 2025

Chicago White Sox Offseason Signing Now Set to Miss 2-3 Weeks with Injury

New Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater is set to miss multiple weeks as he suffered an oblique injury at spring training. Per White Sox insider Scott Merkin on social media: Will Venable said Austin Slater is out from 2-3 weeks after having imaging on the strained left oblique.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 20, 2024

Here's How Much Money the Chicago White Sox Signed Austin Slater For

Earlier this week, we learned that the Chicago White Sox signed free agent outfielder Austin Slater to a one-year deal. Now, we have the contract terms

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 18, 2024

Chicago White Sox Sign Longtime San Francisco Giants Outfielder Austin Slater

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a big league contract with free agent outfielder Austin Slater, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported Monday morning.