Tampa Bay Rays re-sign outfielder Austin Slater to minor league contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract. Slater, 33, has played for the Rays, Miami Marlins, and New York Mets in 2026, hitting.231 with a.588 OPS across 28 games. He brings lefty-batting depth to the Rays' outfield. Previously with the San Francisco Giants, Slater has struggled this season, with no home runs and three RBIs.
- •Austin Slater has played for three teams this season.
- •He hit.231 with no home runs in 28 games.
- •Slater offers power off the bench against left-handers.
- •His signing adds outfield depth for the Rays' playoff push.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Former Yankees, Mets .715 OPS outfielder re-signs with AL East club
"This adds outfield depth for the American League contender.
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