AUSTIN SLATER NEWS

Likely available off bench Slater (knee) isn't starting but is available off the bench Saturday against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater suffered the knee injury when he collided with the outfield wall Friday and attempted to play through the issue Saturday, though he was forced to exit early. The 29-year-old won't start Sunday with righty Josiah Gray pitching for Washington, but he may be available off the bench.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Nationals meet in series rubber match

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with injury Slater left Saturday's victory over the Giants with a right knee contusion, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater started Saturday's game despite running into the wall in Friday's contest, but he was unable to finish the contest. He could return to action Sunday, but the Giants may opt to give him a rest with no game on the schedule the following day.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base Wednesday Slater went 0-for-2 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Slater got aboard on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning and stole second, giving the Giants just their third runner in scoring position. They weren't able to cash in. Slater replaced Joc Pederson (groin), and the former could see a bump in playing time if the latter remains out Friday versus the Nationals. Slater is slashing .219/.306/.438 with two home runs, nine RBI, six runs scored and two steals in 36 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks three-run homer Slater went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 8-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Slater entered the game for Joc Pederson in the fifth inning and smashed a three-run shot off Oakland reliever Jacob Lemoine to extend the score to it's eventual 8-2 final. The 29-year-old is on the weak side of a platoon and doesn't have a clear path to substantial playing time.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants host the Athletics on 3-game home win streak

The San Francisco Giants host the Oakland Athletics trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodón's pitching, Flores' hitting lift Giants past A's 8-2

Carlos Rodón had nine strikeouts in six sharp innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Tuesday night

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Slater isn't starting Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Although Mike Yastrzemski (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Slater will be out of the lineup for a third straight game with right-hander Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. Darin Ruf, Luis Gonzalez and Joc Pederson will start in the outfield from left to right.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wood, four Giants relievers stifle Nationals in 5-2 win

Alex Wood pitched five effective innings and San Francisco’s bullpen closed it out, leading the Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches first home run Slater went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's 7-1 victory over Washington.

Impact Slater took Patrick Corbin deep for a three-run shot in the second inning. It was his first extra-base hit since doubling on April 8 against the Marlins. The 29-year-old is now hitting .167 with four RBI through 24 at-bats.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Slater gets his in Giants' huge second inning vs. Patrick Corbin, Nationals WASHINGTON — Serving in the same platoon role as he has for the past two seasons, Austin Slater simply hasn’t gotten many opportunities as t...

APRIL 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nats angered by Kapler's late aggression in Giants' 7-1 win

Austin Slater smacked a three-run homer as part of a seven-run second inning against struggling Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the San Francisco Giants cruised past the Nat...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Estrada, Wood power Giants to 8-1 win, sweep of Guardians

Thairo Estrada drove in four runs, Alex Wood continued San Francisco’s superb starting pitching and the Giants completed a three-game sweep with an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guard...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belt scores go-ahead run in 8th, Giants beat Guardians 4-2

Brandon Belt scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded grounder by Wilmer Flores in the eighth inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardian...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramos shines in debut, Giants edge Marlins 3-2

Heliot Ramos had two hits and scored a run in his major league debut, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-2

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers walkoff hit Slater went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins.

Impact Slater pinch hit for Joc Pederson in the sixth inning, but he struck out. In the eighth, Slater got aboard on an error and showed off his plus speed by stealing second. The outfielder wasn't done there, adding a walkoff double in the 10th inning to bail out the shaky effort from the Giants' bullpen corps. It's tough to trust Slater from a fantasy perspective given that he doesn't have a clear path to everyday at-bats, but he posted 15 stolen bases in 306 plate appearances last season. The 29-year-old could see a short-side platoon role in the corner outfield positions while LaMonte Wade (knee) is out of action to begin 2022.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Slater's double in 10th lifts Giants past Marlins 6-5

Austin Slater doubled with two outs in the 10th inning for his first career walkoff RBI, sending the San Francisco Giants past the Miami Marlins 6-5 in an opening-day nail-biter

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Possible replacement for Wade Slater could be an option for the Giants in left field after LaMonte Wade (knee) was ruled out for Opening Day.

Impact Slater had been in competition for a utility or bench role during spring training, but the veteran outfielder could now push for more playing time. Both Slater and Darin Ruf are right-handed hitters, so it's unlikely a strict platoon emerges between the two leading candidates to start in left field. It's also possible Ruf will be needed at first base with Brandon Belt (knee) yet to make his spring debut. With injuries piling up early for the Giants, Slater seems likely to play an important role after slashing .241/.320/.423 in a career-high 306 plate appearances last season.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants reach one-year contracts with Brebbia, García, Slater Right-hander John Brebbia, left-hander Jarlin García and outfielder Austin Slater reached agreements on one-year contracts with the San Fran...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants, Cobb finalize $20M, 2-year deal with club option

The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Alex Cobb have agreed to a $20 million, two-year deal with a club option for 2024

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks deal with Giants Slater agreed to a one-year, $1.85 million contract with the Giants on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slater was unable to replicate his .914 OPS from the shortened 2020 campaign, but he was still a solid piece for San Francisco with a .241/.320/.423 slash line, 12 homers and 15 stolen bases in 129 games last season. He should enter spring training with a strong chance to at least begin 2022 in a bench role.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' special season comes to abrupt end against Dodgers

Only the San Francisco Giants themselves envisioned a season with success quite like this

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks pinch-hit homer Slater came off the bench to hit a go-ahead home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact Slater was summoned to pinch hit for LaMonte Wade in the sixth inning of a 1-1 tie, and he took San Diego reliever Ross Detwiler deep to left-center to give the Giants the lead. It was the 12th long ball of the year for Slater, who is on a 12-for-27 (.444) run with three homers and four stolen bases during that stretch.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants miss chance to clinch NL West, fall to Padres in 10th

The San Francisco Giants missed a chance to clinch the NL West, falling to the San Diego Padres 3-2 when Jake Cronenworth hit an RBI double in the 10th inning

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS