AUSTIN SLATER NEWS

Perfect at the dish Slater went 3-for-3 with three runs in Thursday's 5-4 win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Batting first, Slater singled and scored in the first, third and fifth innings before being removed for pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade in the seventh. The impressive game runs Slater's final September line to .379/.419/.655 with two, doubles, two home runs and four steals in 29 at-bats.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade, Giants beat D-backs in 9th, hold 2-game NL West edge

LaMonte Wade Jr. singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants held their two-game lead in the NL West by beating the Arizona Diamondba...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts pinch-hit homer Slater came off the bench to hit a three-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Padres.

Impact Slater was called upon to pinch hit for LaMonte Wade in the sixth inning and lined a Tim Hill offering over the left-field fence to give the Giants a 5-4 lead. It was the 11th long ball of the year for Slater, who is slashing just .232/.314/.408 with 15 stolen bases (17 attempts) in 299 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 15th steal Slater went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact San Francisco didn't have much going as a team today, managing just four singles and a walk. Slater was one of two batters to reach second base after his steal, but none got even within 90 feet of scoring. The outfielder has a .229/.312/.395 slash line, 15 steals in 17 attempts, 10 home runs, 28 RBI and 34 runs scored through 298 plate appearances in a part-time role as a utility outfielder.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Slater isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against San Diego, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Slater will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game as he continues to work mainly in the short side of a platoon. Darin Ruf will start in left field and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Slater went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact The 28-year-old returned from the 7-day concussion injured list and made a solid impact in his first game back. Slater is up to 14 steals in 16 attempts this season. With a .232/.316/.398 slash line, 10 home runs, 29 RBI and 34 runs scored through 291 plate appearances, the speedy outfielder will be an option to bat leadoff versus southpaws. It's unclear if Slater or Steven Duggar will be the primary platoon-mate with Mike Yastrzemski in center field, although the former has also seen some time in left field.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers, Giants beat Cubs 6-5 for 7th straight win

Wilmer Flores homered and drove in three runs, Kris Bryant scored two against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their season-hi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Sunday Slater (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He's batting leadoff and playing center field versus the Cubs.

Impact Slater had a minimum stay on the injured list. Prior to his absence, he had gone 4-for-9 with a home run, a double and a stolen base in his three previous games. He'll likely compete with LaMonte Wade and Mike Yastrzemski for playing time in left field and center field going forward.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants activate Wilmer Flores, Austin Slater, option two pitchers to Triple-A The Giants added a pair of right-handed hitting reinforcements to the lineup Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Webb expected to start for the Giants against Cubs

The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Sunday and the Giants plan to give Logan Webb the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Cubs

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Saturday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes activities Slater (concussion) took batting practice and shagged fly balls in the outfield Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater's ability to complete a workout suggests he's made at least some progress in his recovery from the concussion that landed him on the 7-day injured list last Sunday. He'll be eligible to return from the IL in this weekend's series in Chicago, though the Giants may want to send him out on a short minor-league rehab assignment before activating him.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants to take on Cubs on the road

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday while the Giants have yet to decide who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray expected to start as Colorado hosts San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb scheduled to start for Giants at Rockies

The Giants will start Logan Webb on Tuesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Chi Chi Gonzalez

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeland scheduled to start as Colorado hosts San Francisco

The Rockies will roll out Kyle Freeland to the mound Monday and the Giants will give Kevin Gausman the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West lead

Steven Duggar hit a tiebreaking two-run triple after being called up earlier in the day, Brandon Belt homered, and the San Francisco Giants wrapped up their key weekend series agai...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with concussion Slater was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Slater suffered the concussion during Saturday's contest when he collided with the outfield wall, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next seven days while going through the concussion protocols. Steven Duggar was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move and is starting in center field Sunday against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West

Trea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urías won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL Wes...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches another steal Slater went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Impact The outfielder has recorded four steals in his last 14 games, and he now has 13 in 15 attempts for the year. Slater entered the game as a pinch hitter for LaMonte Wade in the third inning -- the Dodgers utilized a bullpen game Friday, so manager Gabe Kapler was likely playing the matchups by bringing in Slater so early. Through 285 plate appearances, the 28-year-old has 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 34 runs scored and a .225/.312/.391 slash line.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles to visit San Francisco Saturday

The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Saturday while the Giants have yet to decide who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead

Second baseman Trea Turner threw wildly on Buster Posey’s bases-loaded, two-out grounder in the 11th inning and a video review upheld the safe call as the San Francisco Giants beat...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches double-digits in homers Slater went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Slater opened the game with a blast to center field off Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer for his 10th longball of the season. The homer snapped a rough 0-for-16 skid for Slater that dated back to Aug. 16. Th 28-year-old has provided double-digits in both homers and stolen bases (12) this season, but it's come with an anemic .223/.309/.390 slash line across 282 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Brewers 5-1, move into 1st-place tie

Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer during San Francisco’s four-run eighth inning, and the Giants beat the Brewers 5-1 to avoid a four-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes steal in loss Slater went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Slater remains hitless in his last 16 at-bats, but he's managed to get on base with four walks while adding three steals and two runs scored in that span. He's likely to remain in a reserve role going forward while receiving some starts against left-handed pitchers. The outfielder has a poor .219/.306/.377 slash line with nine home runs, 12 steals, 26 RBI and 33 runs scored across 278 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE