AUSTIN SLATER NEWS

Advances to baseball activity Slater (hamstring) has been cleared for baseball activities, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater has been out with a strained hamstring since mid-March. His original timeline held that he'd return in three or four weeks, though he might wind up missing a bit more than that. He's set to be reevaluated when the Giants return home next Friday, at which point a clearer timeline should emerge.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IL The Giants placed Slater (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Slater suffered a left hamstring strain March 16 and is expected to require 3-to-4 weeks to recover from the injury, so his absence will more than likely extend into late April. Whenever he completes a rehab assignment and is deemed ready to rejoin the Giants, the righty-hitting Slater is projected to fill a short-side platoon role in the outfield.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks Slater (hamstring) is expected to be out for the next 3-to-4 weeks, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater strained his left hamstring in a Cactus League game last Thursday and is now certain to open the 2023 regular season on the injured list. He also missed time in the early part of camp because of right elbow neuritis, but that issue at least seems to be in the rearview. The 30-year-old outfielder will aim to join the Giants before the end of April.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still being held out of workouts Slater (hamstring) was again held out of all workouts Tuesday in Giants camp, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Slater suffered a strained hamstring last Thursday in a Cactus League game and seems doubtful to be ready for Opening Day at this point. It was initially diagnosed as a calf cramp, but an MRI taken Friday revealed the bad news.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strained hamstring Giants manager Gabe Kapler announced Saturday that Slater has a strained hamstring, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater was originally announced to have been removed from Thursday's Cactus League game with calf cramps, but imaging has revealed the strain. The outfielder is now in danger of missing Opening Day, as there's less than two weeks until the Giants take on the Yankees in regular-season play. A trip to the injured list seems more likely than not.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on calf Slater will have an MRI performed on his calf Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Slater had to be pulled from Thursday's game against Seattle after experiencing cramping in his calf. His injury is thought to be relatively minor, but the test results will provide a more definitive answer. Slater had been sidelined in spring action up until Thursday after being diagnosed with right elbow neuritis a few weeks ago.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled early due to calf cramp Slater was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners due to calf cramping, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Thankfully it had nothing to do with his right elbow neuritis, which limited him to DH duties before he made his spring debut in the outfield Thursday afternoon. Slater should be fine after a day or two of rest and fluids.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making first OF start Thursday Slater (elbow) is making his first outfield start of the spring Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Slater will cover center field and bat cleanup after taking his first handful of Cactus League plate appearances out of the DH spot. He was diagnosed with right elbow neuritis a few weeks ago, but it doesn't seem to be an issue any longer.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup for spring debut Slater (elbow) is leading off as the designated hitter Sunday against the Athletics in a Cactus League contest, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater will be making his spring training debut after missing the start of the exhibition season with right elbow neuritis. The 29-year-old will begin action as the DH but should progress to playing in the field in the coming days. Slater does not appear to be in danger of missing Opening Day at this stage.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To resume throwing Friday Slater (elbow) has resumed hitting on the field and will begin a throwing progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater has yet to appear in a Cactus League game this spring after coming down with right elbow neuritis in late February, but an MRI taken last week showed no structural damage and he hasn't been ruled out for Opening Day.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The importance of Austin Slater to the 2023 Giants Slater may not be the Giants' most valuable player, but he is in the conversation for most irreplaceable.

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MRI comes back clean Slater's MRI on his right elbow revealed no structural damage, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Slater is currently sitting out for a week while dealing with neuritis in his right elbow, but the clean imaging suggests he should be back shortly. The versatile right-handed hitter slashed .264/.366/.408 over 325 plate appearances for the Giants in 2022 with seven home runs, and he should be a key cog for the San Francisco bench this summer.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one more week The Giants announced Wednesday that Slater has been diagnosed with right elbow neuritis and will be shut down for the next week before being re-evaluated, Evan Webeck of The San Jo...

Impact The outfielder was scratched from the lineup ahead of last Saturday's spring opener due to the injury and has yet to play in a Cactus League game. Slater's status for the start of the 2023 season is up in the air, but more information on his condition should be available next week. When healthy, the righty-hitting Slater should be in store for a short-side platoon role in the San Francisco outfield.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with sore elbow Slater was scratched from the line for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Cubs due to elbow soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The Giants are reportedly not particularly worried about the issue, but there's little need to push anything with Opening Day over a month away. Slater appears poised to continue his role as a lefty-masher this season. His career OPS against lefties (.845) is nearly 200 points better than his mark against righties (.650). That skill set should continue to keep him on a roster, but it also means he's never received more than 325 plate appearances in a season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants reportedly avoid arbitration with all their players Logan Webb, Jakob Junis. John Brebbia, Tyler Rogers, Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr., J.D. Davis, Austin Slater all reportedly agree to con...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Avoids arbitration Slater agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with the Giants on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Slater had a career-high 325 plate appearances last year and posted a .264/.366/.408 slash line with seven home runs and 12 steals. The 30-year-old has carved out a role against left-handed pitching in San Francisco over the past few years and is likely to be used similarly in 2023.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito, McCullers among 6 elected to MLBPA leadership roles

The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLBPA elects new executive player subcommittee The players voted Jack Flaherty, Lance McCullers Jr., Ian Happ, Austin Slater, Lucas Giolito and Brent Suter to the executive subcommittee

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches homer, steal in finale Slater went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 8-1 victory versus the Padres.

Impact Slater enjoyed a nice end to his season, swatting his seventh homer and swiping his 12th bag in the win. The veteran outfielder wrapped up 2022 with a .264/.366/.408 slash line over 125 games. He worked mostly in a platoon role this season and could do so again next year.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants finish at .500 for 1st time, top playoff-bound Padres

David Villar hit two home runs and Austin Slater also connected for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the playoff-bound San Diego Padres 8-1 in a regular-season finale

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers as pinch hitter Slater went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Slater entered the game as a pinch hitter for LaMonte Wade in the seventh inning, and the switch paid off. Slater went yard to give the Giants a short-lived 2-1 lead. The outfielder has gone 4-for-8 with a homer and a double across his last four games, though he's slipped back into a short-side platoon role down the stretch after returning from a hand injury. He's slashing .265/.368/.403 with six homers, 33 RBI, 48 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 315 plate appearances this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly stops Giants again, Diamondbacks win 5-2

Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly kept up his mastery of the San Francisco Giants this season, pitching the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Slater (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater has spent the last few weeks on the IL due to a left hand sprain, but he ramped up baseball activities over the weekend and has since been activated. He figures to serve as outfield depth down the stretch for San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants head into matchup with the Rockies on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants aim to break their three-game slide with a win against the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS