Austin Slater Stats

The San Francisco Giants re-signed outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater on Friday to avoid salary arbitration. Yastrzemski's deal will be for one year and $7.9 million for the 2024 season, while Slater signed for $4 million. Yastrzemski made his Giants debut in 2019 and impressed right away, hitting .272 with 21 home runs in 107 games. He hasn't been as good the last couple of years, though, and he hit .233 with 15 home runs in 2023 while missing time due to injuries. The 33-year-old can play all over the outfield, though, and will remain in play in platoon role again next year against right-handed pitching. Slater, 30, had two separate stints on the injured list due to a hamstring injury this year but hit a strong .270 with a .748 OPS and 20 RBI in 207 plate appearances. He should be ready for spring training after undergoing right-elbow surgery in October.

11 days ago

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (elbow) underwent scheduled surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday. The 30-year-old outfielder had surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. The hope is that the surgery will fix the lingering nerve discomfort Slater has been having in his right elbow. Slater will need roughly four months to fully recover from the surgery. That being said, he should be fine and ready to go around the time spring training begins.

over 1 month ago

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater is back in his usual leadoff spot Monday night as he takes on Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval. The 30-year-old last started a game on July 30 while he's logged more than three plate appearances in just one of his last nine appearances. Despite the lack of playing time in a crowded Giants outfield, Slater has enjoyed a nice season, hitting .276 with five homers, two stolen bases, and a .780 OPS across 129 plate appearances on the season, including a .301 average and .856 OPS in 80 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching.

3 months ago