AUSTIN SLATER NEWS

Makes return to spring lineup Slater (oblique) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

Impact Back on March 5, White Sox manager Will Venable estimated that Slater would be sidelined for around 2-to-3 weeks after suffering a left oblique strain. The projected recovery timeline appeared as though it would make it difficult for Slater to be ready to play by Opening Day, but he apparently moved quickly through the rehab process. After taking live batting practice on the back fields of camp Monday, Slater has now been cleared to make his first Cactus League start since March 1. Slater has logged just nine at-bats so far in spring, but barring any setbacks with the oblique in the next few days, he should be able to get enough reps in to make himself an option for Opening Day. Slater has served as a short-side platoon player for most of his career, but he could have an opportunity to see more starts against right-handed pitching for a White Sox squad that's short on outfield talent.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined 2-to-3 weeks White Sox manager Will Venable said Wednesday that Slater (oblique) is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater had to be scratched from the lineup Monday with the oblique injury and imaging has confirmed a strain. Venable isn't ruling out Slater for Opening Day, but that would be pushing it considering it's just over three weeks away. Slater is expected to play primarily against left-handers for the White Sox this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch with strained oblique Slater was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to a left oblique strain.

Impact The White Sox haven't revealed whether Slater suffered the injury while warming up before first pitch, or if his oblique had been bothering him during his prior four Cactus League games. Regardless, Slater is likely to be held out of action for at least a few days, and depending on the severity of the oblique strain, he could even be at risk of beginning the season on the injured list. The right-handed-hitting Slater is expected to fill a short-side platoon role for the White Sox in 2025, and he could have a path to getting some playing time versus righties in the early part of April with Andrew Benintendi (hand) in danger of missing the start of the season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

OF Mike Tauchman joins the Chicago White Sox with $1.95 million, 1-year contract

Mike Tauchman is switching sides in Chicago

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skenes elected to MLB players' union leadership as trio who moved against Meyer are dropped

National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was elected to the players’ association eight-man executive subcommittee just six months after his big league debut as three players...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox, veteran outfielder Austin Slater agree to $1.75 million, 1-year contract

The Chicago White Sox and veteran outfielder Austin Slater have agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: White Sox reach deal with OF Austin Slater The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Austin Slater, the New York Post reported Monday.Terms were not r...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs on with ChiSox The White Sox agreed to a major-league contract with Slater on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact There's no word yet on the terms, but it figures to be a modest, one-year contract. Slater slashed just .188/.310/.231 against left-handed pitching in 2024 but is a career .271/.364/.429 hitter versus southpaws. He'll likely serve in a short-side platoon role in Chicago, perhaps in right field with the left-handed hitting Dominic Fletcher.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agents List

MLB Free Agents List

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Potential Free Agents List

MLB Potential Free Agents List

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup versus lefty Slater is absent from the lineup Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Slater was in the lineup more often than not versus lefties down the stretch for the Orioles, but he will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench against southpaw Cole Ragans. Ragans does have reverse splits, with lefties producing a .723 OPS off him this season and righties just a .594 OPS. Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander will form Baltimore's outfield trio Tuesday.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plates three in blowout Slater went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a two-RBI single and two runs scored during Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Slater took part in the Orioles' offensive bonanza, delivering a pair of RBI hits for his first three-hit game with Baltimore. Since being traded at the end of July, Slater is 13-for-44 (.295) with six RBI and seven runs scored across 19 games. The outfielder has a .618 OPS on the year.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson's 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row

Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago’s losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suárez pitches career-high 7 innings, Rivera hits first homer for Orioles in 5-3 win over Rockies

Albert Suárez pitched a career-best seven innings, Emmanuel Rivera hit his first homer for Baltimore and drove in three runs, and the Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Frida...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles' Jackson Holliday returns to Coors Field, where he learned at the feet of his father

Baltimore Orioles rookie second baseman Jackson Holliday has returned to Coors Field

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers Wednesday Slater went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact Slater was responsible for the Orioles' first hit off Sean Manaea, a two-run, opposite-field homer in the sixth inning that tied the game 2-2. It's Slater's second home run of the year and his first in 12 games with Baltimore. The 31-year-old outfielder has been limited to the short side of a platoon, though he's batted leadoff in the Orioles' last four games against left-handed starters. Overall, Slater's slashing .221/.338/.290 with 17 runs scored, 15 RBI and three stolen bases across 160 plate appearances between Baltimore, Cincinnati and San Francisco this season.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker's pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs first steal with new team Slater recorded a stolen base as a pinch runner in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Slater has gone 6-for-15 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored over nine contests with the Orioles, but his theft Sunday was his first with his new team. He's had limited chance to make an impact as a short-side platoon player, and it's unlikely he serves as anything more than a fourth or fifth outfielder. For the year, he has a .211/.331/.260 slash line with one home run, three steals, 13 RBI and 16 runs scored over 151 plate appearances between the Giants, Reds and Orioles.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Orioles lefty Trevor Rogers starts vs. Guardians as AL East leaders make flurry of moves

The Baltimore Orioles made a flurry of moves in a busy week

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Slater reportedly traded to the Orioles | 07/30/2024 The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly trading Austin Slater to the Baltimore Orioles at the MLB Trade Deadline

JULY 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Orioles receive OF Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox, OF Austin Slater from Cincinnati

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox for minor league left-hander Trey McGough

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to O's The Orioles acquired Slater and infielder Livan Soto from the Reds on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Earlier this month, Slater was traded from the Giants to the Reds, and he now finds himself with a third organization in the aftermath of the trade deadline. The righty-hitting Slater is known for his ability to hit lefties, but he's batting just .175 in those matchups this season. He's unlikely to see significant playing time for Baltimore.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to O's Slater was traded from the Reds to the Orioles on Tuesday along with Livan Soto in exchange for cash, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Earlier this month, Slater was traded from the Giants along with cash to the Reds in exchange for Alex Young, and Slater finds himself with a third organization at the trade deadline. The righty-hitting Slater is known for his ability to hit lefties, but he is hitting just .175 against them this season. He is unlikely to see significant playing time for Baltimore.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the...

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup against lefty Slater started in left field and went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Slater made his third since joining the Reds -- all against lefty starters -- and delivered his first two runs in a Cincinnati uniform. He's 2-for-13 since being acquired from San Francisco. Once TJ Friedl (hamstring) returns from the injured list, the outfield picture will become crowded. The lefty-hitting Friedl typically starts against pitchers of either hand, so Slater will compete with Stuart Fairchild and Rece Hinds for at-bats.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE