Tampa Bay Rays re-sign veteran outfielder Austin Slater on minor league deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement to bring back outfielder Austin Slater on a minor league contract. Slater originally opted out of his previous deal with the organization one week ago to pursue a major league opportunity. After failing to secure an MLB-level contract elsewhere, the veteran outfielder opted to return to the Rays organization. The team views the move as an acquisition of depth for the final stretch of the season and potential postseason play. Slater has posted a.715 OPS over his career and maintained a.724 OPS across seven games with the Rays this year. He also recorded an.860 OPS during his time in Triple-A.

• 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Rays to re-sign veteran .715 OPS outfielder after opting out one week ago