Austin Slater - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

DFA'd by Tampa Bay The Rays designated Slater for assignment Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder joined Tampa Bay on a minor-league deal in late May and was added to the big-league roster June 8. Slater went 6-for-22 with three walks, two doubles, three steals, an RBI and two runs in seven games for the Rays, but he'll be the odd man out for a roster spot since the club activated Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) from the injured list. Slater has already seen action with three MLB clubs in 2026 and could return to free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs third steal Slater went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Slater has gone 6-for-22 (.273) with two doubles, two steals and one RBI over six games since he joined the Rays' big-league roster June 8. He was designated for assignment by the Mets in mid-May and elected free agency before signing with the Rays on May 26. He's played with three teams this season, batting .231 with a .578 OPS, three steals, three RBI, three doubles, six runs scored and no home runs over 73 plate appearances between the Rays, Mets and Marlins. Slater will fill a short-side platoon role in the outfield as long as he's with Tampa Bay.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays

Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the opener of a s...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rays bolster outfield depth, call up veteran Slater ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays added an experienced hitter to their outfield group on Monday, selecting the contract of outfielder Austin Slater...

JUNE 8 • MLB.COM

Officially added to roster The Rays selected Slater's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact The Rays are scheduled to face all lefty starting pitchers during their three-game set versus the Red Sox, so the right-handed-hitting Slater should be busy. He's sporting an underwhelming .209/.286/.233 batting line through 49 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays promote former Yankees, Giants outfielder The Tampa Bay Rays are once again looking for a spark, and this time they're turning to a veteran who has spent the past several MLB seasons...

JUNE 8 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rays Call Up Austin Slater To Provide Help for Key Area The Tampa Bay Rays have had a couple of tough weeks, and with some injuries on the team, they will be looking for some help. Despite the Ray...

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

Heading to big leagues The Rays plan to call up Slater from Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Signed to a minor-league contract in late May, Slater has a 1.160 OPS in six games with Durham. The Rays are slated to face three left-handers in their early-week series versus the Red Sox, so the right-handed-hitting Slater should get some reps in the outfield. Slater has slashed just .209/.286/.233 through 49 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Rays Slater signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Slater elected free agency Sunday after being DFA'd by the Mets, and he'll now have a chance to redeem himself in the Rays organization. The 33-year-old outfielder has slashed just .209/.286/.233 through 49 plate appearances in the majors this season, so he will likely need to show improvement at Triple-A Durham before the Rays give him another look in the bigs.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Slater elected to become a free agent Sunday.

Impact Slater was removed from the Mets' 40-man roster previously and has decided to hit the free-agent market rather than accept an outright assignment. The veteran outfielder is most-known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, but the right-handed-swinging Slated is just 7-for-40 (.175) versus southpaws in 2026.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Mets designate OF Austin Slater among multiple moves Deadspin | Mets designate OF Austin Slater among multiple moves

MAY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mets continue outfield youth movement, call up Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse

On his first day in the major leagues, New York Mets rookie Nick Morabito couldn’t help but think of how similar to the route the team bus took to Nationals Park was to his ride to...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

NY Mets designate Austin Slater for assignment ahead of expected Luis Robert Jr. activation The New York Mets have designated outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, a roster clearing that opens the door for a potential Luis Robert...

MAY 19 • BOLAVIP.COM

DFA'd by Mets The Mets designated Slater for assignment Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Zach Thornton, who will be added ahead of his major-league debut Tuesday. Slater was released by the Tigers during spring training and has now been designated for assignment twice in less than a month. He'll likely become a free agent after clearing waivers. Slater has slashed .209/.286/.233 across 49 plate appearances for the Marlins and Mets this season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mets chose to DFA Austin Slater for this simple reason | Sporting News Mets cut ties with Austin Slater.

MAY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Owners and Players Start Labor Talks Ahead of December Deadline

MLB and the union began labor talks today, 6 1/2 months before the Dec. 1 deadline.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Owners and Players Start Labor Talks Ahead of December Deadline

MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration

Negotiators for baseball players and owners have begun what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective bargaining negotiations to replace their labor contract that expires De...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Oswald Peraza's two-out RBI single in 10th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Mets

Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets

MAY 3 • Associated Press

"Still picking up Yankees trash"; "What is this terrible move" - Fans react to Mets signing Austin Slater after Tommy Pham DFA The New York Mets' offensive struggles forced them into personnel changes in their lineup on Sunday.

APRIL 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tigers end-of-spring release just landed in a nightmare situation with reeling Mets Austin Slater was vying for a spot on the Detroit Tigers' bench to start the season, but was facing an uphill climb. Short of an injury or S...

APRIL 27 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Headed to Big Apple Slater and the Mets agreed on a contract Sunday, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Slater will head to the Big Apple after being designated for assignment by the Marlins on Wednesday. The outfielder cleared waivers and electing free agency Sunday, and he has now quickly found a new home. Slater has struggled to a .174 average with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base over 23 at-bats with Miami this season, but he owns a .777 career OPS versus left-handed pitchers, and he'll likely get a shot to start against southpaws with New York. Tommy Pham was designated for assignment by the Mets on Sunday, freeing up a spot on both the 40-man roster and major-league squad for Slater.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Slater cleared waivers and elected free agency Sunday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder was designated for assignment by Miami on Wednesday and will hit the open market rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A. Slater played in 12 games this season before being cut loose and had a .174/.286/.174 slash line in 28 plate appearances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruiz reinstated from IL; Slater DFA'd The Marlins tweaked their roster on Thursday's off-day before beginning a six-game road trip out west. Miami returned from rehab and reinsta...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Miami The Marlins designated Slater for assignment Wednesday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.

Impact Slater has seen sparse playing time in the outfield this season and has gone 4-for-23 (.174) with one steal, one RBI and a 4:9 BB:K this season. With no minor-league options left, the Marlins have elected to let go of the 33-year-old outfielder in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Slater will go on waivers and could garner interest from a team looking to add depth in the outfield.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in loss Slater went 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.

Impact Getting the start in right field and batting leadoff against ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, Slater did his job by getting on base and even broke up Skubal's no-hit bid in the sixth inning with a bloop into center field, but the rest of the Marlins' lineup had much less success on the day. However, Slater hasn't exactly thrived in his short-side platoon role this season, batting just .190 (4-for-21) in nine games with zero extra-base hits and a 2:8 BB:K.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays

Mets continue outfield youth movement, call up Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse

MLB Owners and Players Start Labor Talks Ahead of December Deadline

MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration

Oswald Peraza's two-out RBI single in 10th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Mets