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Jun 22 2025Slater is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater started each of the White Sox's last three games while the team went up against right-handed pitching, as Mike Tauchman tends to a groin injury. Though he went 4-for-10 with a double, two walks, three runs and one RBI in those contests, Slater still looks as though he'll be limited to a short-side platoon role when the outfield is fully healthy. Michael Taylor will get the nod in right field Sunday over Slater.
Jun 21 2025Slater went 2-for-2 with a single, a double, an RBI, two walks and two runs scored during Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater collected multiple hits for the second straight game and now has five hits over his last four games after going hitless in eight games in a row previously. He's made just 69 plate appearances this season, but over that sample, the 32-year-old has a .771 OPS, which would be his best number over a full season since 2022.
Jun 3 2025Slater went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He doubled for the second consecutive game Tuesday. A torn right meniscus kept Slater out for much of April and May, but he has been excellent when available. Over 35 at-bats this season, the 32-year-old is hitting .286/.342/.571 with six extra-base hits.
May 25 2025Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater made only his second start across six games since being activated from the injured list May 19 and will likely remain locked into a short-side platoon role. He took advantage of his opportunity Sunday by taking Patrick Corbin deep for his second home run of the campaign.
May 19 2025The White Sox activated Slater (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater missed a little over a month of action following surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will see regular at-bats versus lefties at the very least, and he could play plenty against righties, too, particularly until Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) return from the IL. The White Sox will include him in the lineup for Monday's game against Mariners righty Luis Castillo, with Slater starting in left field and batting seventh.
May 12 2025Slater (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is less than a month removed from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he has been cleared to test himself in a game setting. The veteran outfielder should be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list before the end of May if all goes well on his rehab assignment.
Apr 16 2025Slater underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn meniscus is right knee, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater went on the injured list Saturday due to his knee, and he's set to miss another 4-to-6 weeks following his procedure. While the 32-year-old is out, Brooks Baldwin and Joshua Palacios figure to continue splitting reps in right field.
Apr 12 2025The White Sox placed Slater on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a torn meniscus in his right knee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was unclear why Slater was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game, but those questions have now been answered. The White Sox haven't established a return timeline for the 32-year-old just yet, but he'll likely be sidelined for a few months. Greg Jones was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.
Apr 11 2025Slater is not in the White Sox's starting lineup against the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was slated to start in right field and bat third, but Brooks Baldwin will take his place instead. It's unclear why Slater was scratched from the lineup, but more clarity could be given by the White Sox following Friday's game.
Mar 30 2025Slater is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After drawing a start against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi in Thursday's season opener and going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, Slater will hit the bench for the second game in a row. The Angels have sent right-handers to the hill for both of those contests, so Slater could in a short-side platoon role.
Mar 29 2025Slater isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will get a day off Saturday after contributing to Thursday's win with a solo home run. Brooks Baldwin will fill in as the Sox's right fielder and bat ninth.
Mar 27 2025Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was in the starting lineup with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for the Angels, and Slater took him deep in the second inning. While that was a positive start to the season, he was pinch-hit for the first time he was set to hit against a right-handed pitcher. It's unclear whether that usage will continue or if the move was made for a defensive upgrade with the White Sox up by six runs late in the game.
Mar 19 2025Slater (oblique) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back on March 5, White Sox manager Will Venable estimated that Slater would be sidelined for around 2-to-3 weeks after suffering a left oblique strain. The projected recovery timeline appeared as though it would make it difficult for Slater to be ready to play by Opening Day, but he apparently moved quickly through the rehab process. After taking live batting practice on the back fields of camp Monday, Slater has now been cleared to make his first Cactus League start since March 1. Slater has logged just nine at-bats so far in spring, but barring any setbacks with the oblique in the next few days, he should be able to get enough reps in to make himself an option for Opening Day. Slater has served as a short-side platoon player for most of his career, but he could have an opportunity to see more starts against right-handed pitching for a White Sox squad that's short on outfield talent.
Mar 5 2025White Sox manager Will Venable said Wednesday that Slater (oblique) is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics due to the oblique injury, and follow-up imaging has confirmed a strain. Venable isn't ruling out Slater for Opening Day, but with the White Sox's first game just three weeks away, the veteran outfielder will likely face an uphill battle to avoid a stint on the injured list. Slater is expected to play primarily against left-handers for the White Sox this season.
Mar 3 2025Slater was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox haven't revealed whether Slater suffered the injury while warming up before first pitch, or if his oblique had been bothering him during his prior four Cactus League games. Regardless, Slater is likely to be held out of action for at least a few days, and depending on the severity of the oblique strain, he could even be at risk of beginning the season on the injured list. The right-handed-hitting Slater is expected to fill a short-side platoon role for the White Sox in 2025, and he could have a path to getting some playing time versus righties in the early part of April with Andrew Benintendi (hand) in danger of missing the start of the season.
Nov 18 2024The White Sox agreed to a major-league contract with Slater on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no word yet on the terms, but it figures to be a modest, one-year contract. Slater slashed just .188/.310/.231 against left-handed pitching in 2024 but is a career .271/.364/.429 hitter versus southpaws. He'll likely serve in a short-side platoon role in Chicago, perhaps in right field with the left-handed hitting Dominic Fletcher.
Oct 1 2024Slater is absent from the lineup Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was in the lineup more often than not versus lefties down the stretch for the Orioles, but he will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench against southpaw Cole Ragans. Ragans does have reverse splits, with lefties producing a .723 OPS off him this season and righties just a .594 OPS. Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander will form Baltimore's outfield trio Tuesday.
Sep 2 2024Slater went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a two-RBI single and two runs scored during Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater took part in the Orioles' offensive bonanza, delivering a pair of RBI hits for his first three-hit game with Baltimore. Since being traded at the end of July, Slater is 13-for-44 (.295) with six RBI and seven runs scored across 19 games. The outfielder has a .618 OPS on the year.
Aug 21 2024Slater went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was responsible for the Orioles' first hit off Sean Manaea, a two-run, opposite-field homer in the sixth inning that tied the game 2-2. It's Slater's second home run of the year and his first in 12 games with Baltimore. The 31-year-old outfielder has been limited to the short side of a platoon, though he's batted leadoff in the Orioles' last four games against left-handed starters. Overall, Slater's slashing .221/.338/.290 with 17 runs scored, 15 RBI and three stolen bases across 160 plate appearances between Baltimore, Cincinnati and San Francisco this season.
Aug 18 2024Slater recorded a stolen base as a pinch runner in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has gone 6-for-15 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored over nine contests with the Orioles, but his theft Sunday was his first with his new team. He's had limited chance to make an impact as a short-side platoon player, and it's unlikely he serves as anything more than a fourth or fifth outfielder. For the year, he has a .211/.331/.260 slash line with one home run, three steals, 13 RBI and 16 runs scored over 151 plate appearances between the Giants, Reds and Orioles.
Jul 30 2024Slater was traded from the Reds to the Orioles on Tuesday along with Livan Soto in exchange for cash, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier this month, Slater was traded from the Giants along with cash to the Reds in exchange for Alex Young, and Slater finds himself with a third organization at the trade deadline. The righty-hitting Slater is known for his ability to hit lefties, but he is hitting just .175 against them this season. He is unlikely to see significant playing time for Baltimore.
Jul 20 2024Slater started in left field and went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater made his third start since joining the Reds -- all against opposing lefties -- and delivered his first two runs in a Cincinnati uniform. He's 2-for-13 since being acquired from San Francisco. Once TJ Friedl (hamstring) returns from the injured list, the outfield picture will become crowded. The lefty-hitting Friedl typically starts against pitchers of either handedness, so Slater will compete with Stuart Fairchild and Rece Hinds for at-bats.
Jul 11 2024Slater started in center field and went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater made his first appearance as a member of the team after Cincinnati acquired him from the Giants on Sunday. He could be a regular in the lineup heading into the All-Star break and shortly thereafter. Reds manager David Bell said TJ Friedl (hamstring) could rejoin the team 7-to-10 days after the break.
Jul 8 2024Slater won't be available to make his Reds debut until Tuesday's game against the Rockies, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds swung a deal late Sunday to acquire Slater from the Giants, and he apparently wasn't able to catch a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati in advance of the Reds' series opener Monday versus the Rockies. While the Reds wait for Slater to report to the club, the team called up Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to provide an extra body in the outfield after Stuart Fairchild (spine) joined fellow outfielders TJ Friedl (hamstring) and Nick Martini (thumb) on the injured list. Jake Fraley (personal) is also on the family medical emergency list, so Slater could have an opportunity to see meaningful work right away once he joins the Reds, even though he had largely been deployed as a short-side platoon outfielder throughout his eight-season run with the Giants.
Jul 7 2024Slater was traded to the Reds in exchange for left-handed pitcher Alex Young on Sunday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will head to Cincinnati after producing a disappointing .202 average with one home run, nine RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases over 89 at-bats in 42 games with the Giants this season. With Will Benson struggling to a .187/.275/.365 slash line while striking out 40.1 percent of his at-bats with the Reds this season, it's possible that Slater will be asked to replace him in Cincinnati's outfield moving forward, or at least platoon with him. Stuart Fairchild is also dealing with a back issue, and Nick Martini could have an extended stint on the IL with a thumb injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Jun 26 2024Slater isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has gone just 1-for-11 with six strikeouts in his last five contests, and he'll now sit out for the second game in a row. Luis Matos will instead start in right field and bat ninth.
Jun 25 2024Slater isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and an RBI during Monday's game, Slater will get a day to regroup Tuesday while Luis Matos starts in right field, batting ninth.
Jun 16 2024Slater went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and two total runs scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Yastrzemski started in right field, but he exited the game after drawing a walk in his lone plate appearance. Slater finished it off in right field, and despite facing right-handed pitchers in all but one of his four plate appearances, the outfielder put together an excellent game. He's hitting .409 (9-for-22) with three walks and five RBI over seven games in June in a short-side platoon role. Slater is up to a .230/.373/.279 slash line with a homer, two steals, six RBI and 10 runs scored through 75 plate appearances this season.
Jun 12 2024Slater went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has gone 6-for-13 over four games since he returned from a concussion, though all of his hits in that span have been singles. The outfielder is up to a .212/.349/.212 slash line with four RBI, two steals and seven runs scored over 63 plate appearances this season. Slater is strictly a short-side platoon player, which currently has him functioning as a fourth outfielder for the Giants, offering coverage at all three outfield positions.
Jun 5 2024The Giants reinstated Slater (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday. He'll start in center field and bat leadoff in the Giants' series finale versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outfielder Luis Matos was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room on the active roster for Slater, who will slot back into the lineup Wednesday while Arizona brings lefty Jordan Montgomery to the hill. Slater should continue to see the overwhelming majority of his starts against southpaws, serving as a short-side platoon mate for either Mike Yastrzemski or Michael Conforto. Slater had been on the IL since May 11 while recovering from a concussion but was able to knock off some rust during a five-game rehab assignment with Sacramento.
May 27 2024Slater (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento if he's given clearance Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has missed more than two weeks of action with concussion symptoms, but it sounds like he's doing better and is on the precipice of games. Because he hasn't missed much time, Slater's rehab assignment should be brief, provided there are no complications.
May 11 2024Slater (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater exited Friday's game with concussion-like symptoms after crashing into the center field wall. Brett Wisely was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move and Tyler Fitzgerald is picking up the start in center field against lefty Nick Lodolo.
May 10 2024The Giants took Slater out of Friday's game versus Cincinnati due to concussion-like symptoms, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It initially seemed like Slater's arm took the majority of the damage after he crashed into the wall in center field during the first inning, but it appears the incident may have instead given the 31-year-old a concussion. No official diagnosis has been given yet, but Slater may be in line for a trip to the 7-day IL.
Apr 25 2024Slater went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has struggled at the plate this year, but he remains in a short-side platoon role in right field. The steal was his first of the campaign, and he's batting just .115 with one RBI, three runs scored and no extra-base hits over 32 plate appearances. Slater will often play in right field when Mike Yastrzemski is on the bench, but the former's hitting hasn't been strong enough to make much of a fantasy impact.
Apr 11 2024Slater went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old hit in the leadoff spot Wednesday afternoon and picked up his first RBI of the year. Slater and Tyler Fitzgerald were slotted into the outfield for rare starts Wednesday against Washington southpaw Patrick Corbin, which is just the second left-handed starter San Francisco has faced this season. Mike Yastrzemski has been earning the majority of the playing time in right field and will likely continue to do so versus right-handed pitching, with Slater's chances likely to come against lefties.
Mar 25 2024Slater (elbow) will start in right field and bat second Monday in the Giants' exhibition versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was limited in the early stages of spring training while completing his recovery from the right elbow surgery he underwent Oct. 11, Slater made his spring debut Feb. 24, but he didn't return to the lineup until March 9 after experiencing a minor setback in his recovery. Manager Bob Melvin noted Friday that Slater recently experienced more soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, but the 31-year-old outfielder has since seemingly quelled some of the concern about his availability for Opening Day. He returned to action for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks and went 0-for-3 while serving as a backup designated hitter, then made a start at DH in a minor-league game Sunday. Slater's inclusion in the lineup in the outfield Monday implies that the elbow issue is no longer hindering him on defense or at the plate, so if he can come out of the game without any setbacks, he should be in good position to make the Opening Day roster. The right-handed-hitting Slater is likely to fill the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield with either Michael Conforto or Mike Yastrzemski during the upcoming season.
Mar 22 2024Giants manager Bob Melvin said Friday that Slater had "a little setback" with his right elbow and might not make the Opening Day roster, Brian Murphy of KNBR 680 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had offseason surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow. While he didn't have any restrictions during spring training, he evidently felt something in the elbow recently that has the Giants hitting the pause button. With Slater looking iffy for the Opening Day roster, it could clear a spot for Luis Matos.
Feb 22 2024Slater (elbow) said Thursday that he has the "all clear" to play in spring training games, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has been throwing from 150 feet, and he participated in cutoff and relay drills Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right elbow in October. It's unclear whether the Giants will use Slater in the field right away as Cactus League games begin or if they will ease him in as a DH, but he should be ready to handle fielding duties by Opening Day.
Feb 14 2024Slater (elbow) reported to spring training with no restrictions as a hitter, though he'll still need to finish his throwing program before being cleared to play in Cactus League games, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is working his way back from offseason surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow and is behind the Giants' other outfielders, though his availability for Opening Day doesn't look to be in jeopardy at this stage. Until he's cleared for full outfield work, Slater could be deployed as a designated hitter in Cactus League games so as to get in enough competitive at-bats to prepare himself for the start of the regular season. Slater is projected to serve a short-side platoon outfielder as he heads into his eighth season with the Giants.
Oct 11 2023Slater underwent scheduled surgery Wednesday on his right elbow, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dr. Keith Meister performed an arthroscopic procedure to remove a bone spur from the back of Slater's elbow, and the 30-year-old outfielder also had an ulnar nerve transposition to address some nagging nerve discomfort in the same joint. He'll need around four months of rest and rehab but is expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training in 2024.
Oct 3 2023Slater is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Oct. 11, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has been bothered by right elbow discomfort for the last couple of seasons and will finally head in for a surgical repair. The 30-year-old outfielder is under the Giants' control through 2024 via salary arbitration and is expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training next February.
Sep 25 2023Slater went 3-for-3 with a double and a hit-by-pitch in Monday's 2-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater did a great job atop the lineup versus tough lefty Blake Snell, but the Giants' Nos. 2-4 hitters went just 1-for-11 with a walk in the contest. While he's still in a short-side platoon role, Slater is hitting .294 (10-for-34) in September. The outfielder boasts a .271/.347/.398 slash line with five home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases over 202 plate appearances this year.
Sep 9 2023Slater (head) is expected to be available to play in Sunday's game versus the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was scratched from Friday's lineup and didn't play Saturday due to dizziness, but it sounds like he's going to be fine. The Rockies are starting right-hander Peter Lambert on Sunday, so Slater figures to begin the game on the bench.
Sep 8 2023Slater was scratched from the lineup Friday versus the Rockies due to dizziness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had been set to cover center field and bat leadoff, but Luis Matos will take over both duties. Slater should be considered day-to-day leading into the remainder of the Giants' three-game series against Colorado.
Aug 30 2023Slater is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater started in each of the last four games while going 5-for-10 with a double, four walks, six runs and one RBI, but all of those starts came while the Giants opposed left-handed pitchers. He'll move back to the bench versus Reds right-hander Hunter Greene and should serve as a short-side platoon outfielder moving forward.
Aug 28 2023Slater went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, an RBI and two walks in Sunday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has produced two multi-hit performances in his last three games but was stuck in a nasty 0-for-22 skid since the start of August before that. Since the All-Star break, he's gone 9-for-62 (.145) with a 6:23 BB:K and four extra-base hits. Slater owns a .255/.335/.390 slash line through 158 plate appearances this season.
Aug 1 2023Slater isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is just 2-for-10 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored across his last five games and will be held out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday. AJ Pollock will fill in as San Francisco's left fielder and bat ninth.
Jul 26 2023Slater went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater made an impact off the bench when he hit for Michael Conforto in the sixth inning. Three of Slater's five homers this season have come in July, though he's gone just 6-for-36 (.167) for the month. The outfielder is at a .298/.365/.471 slash line with 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 115 plate appearances in his usual short-side platoon role.
Jul 18 2023Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 win over the Reds, which was completed Tuesday after a weather delay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has just five hits over his last 12 games, but four of them have gone for extra bases. The right-handed outfielder is up to four homers, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .333/.408/.506 slash line through 98 plate appearances. He continues to serve in a short-side platoon role for the Giants, though his playing time could remain relatively thin while the team's outfield is at full health.
Jul 9 2023Slater went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old outfielder began the game on the bench, but he pinch hit for Mike Yastrzemski in the fifth inning against southpaw reliever Brad Hand and launched what proved to be the game-winning homer. Slater has only two hits in his last nine games but both of them have left the yard, and his extreme splits -- he boasts a 1.006 OPS in 48 plate appearances against lefties this season, but only a .759 mark in 39 PAs against righties -- should keep him in a short-side platoon role in the second half.
Jun 30 2023Slater is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Mets, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will take a seat after he went 1-for-8 with a solo home run and four strikeouts over the last two games of the team's series with Toronto. Joc Pederson will start in right field while Wilmer Flores enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats second in the series opener with New York.
Jun 29 2023Slater went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He wasn't even in the starting lineup, but Slater stepped in when Michael Conforto exited the game with a hamstring issue after making a catch in the bottom of the first inning. Slater then gave the Giants their only spark of offense by taking Bowden Francis deep in the fifth for his second homer of the year. The 30-year-old outfielder has started only one of the last seven games while stuck on the short side of a platoon, but his workload against right-handed pitching figures to increase if Conforto ends up missing more time. Slater certainly hasn't hurt his case for a bigger role with a .391/.435/.516 slash line in 69 plate appearances this season.
Jun 16 2023Slater went 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater didn't start Friday, but he entered as a pinch hitter for LaMonte Wade in the eighth inning. Slater then racked up three singles, including one to plate an insurance run in the 11th. The 30-year-old outfielder continues to be a force against left-handed pitchers -- two of his three hits Friday came against southpaws. Slater owns a .431/.463/.529 slash line with a home run, 10 RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases through 54 plate appearances this season, mainly in a short-side platoon role.
Jun 12 2023Slater went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has hit safely in five of his last six games, going 8-for-17 (.471) in that span. The outfielder's solid stretch of hitting has helped him get into the lineup versus two of the last seven righties the Giants have faced in addition to his usual spot atop the order versus lefties. He's slashing .400/.438/.511 with one home run, two stolen bases, nine RBI and six runs scored over 48 plate appearances this season.
May 29 2023Slater went 3-for-6 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Monday's win against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater drilled a two-run shot in the second inning and later knocked a two-run double in the seventh. It was his first appearance since May 10 after a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring issue. The 30-year-old owns an impressive .400/.464/.600 slash line with three extra-base hits and six RBI through 28 plate appearances.
May 26 2023Slater (hamstring) will likely begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater resumed running over the weekend and is now nearing the final stage of his recovery process. Slater landed on the injured list May 11 with a hamstring strain -- already his second trip to the IL this season.
May 19 2023Slater (hamstring) will start a running program over the weekend after resuming baseball activities earlier in the week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has been able to swing the bat and throw, but the outfielder will take the next step over the weekend as he works his way back from his left hamstring strain. Assuming there's no setbacks, Slater has a good chance to start a rehab assignment after the weekend with an opportunity for him to return to the Giants by the end of May.
May 11 2023San Francisco placed Slater on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater suffered the injury while running down the first base line Wednesday versus the Nationals and will likely be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. He missed most of April with the very same injury. Bryce Johnson is joining the Giants' active roster in a corresponding move.
May 10 2023Slater left Wednesday's game against the Nationals with left hamstring tightness, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater picked up the hamstring injury while hustling down the first base line and couldn't continue. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day, but there's a good chance he'll sit out the series finale against the Nationals on Thursday. It's also worth noting this is the same hamstring that Slater injured prior to the start of the season and kept him on the injured list for the majority of April.
May 3 2023Slater went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater started in center field and led off against the left-handed Framber Valdez, logging a pair of singles and his second stolen base of the season. It was only Slater's third start after missing the first three weeks of the season with a hamstring injury. He's gotten off to a hot start at the plate, going 6-for-12 with a double. While Slater offers some stolen base upside, his role in the short side of a platoon makes it hard to rely on him for fantasy purposes.
Apr 27 2023Slater went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater's off to a fantastic start since returning from a hamstring strain. He's gone 4-for-7 across two games, and he's already recorded his first steal of the season. The outfielder remains a short-side platoon option, but he's recorded double-digit thefts in each of the last two years, so he could provide some extra speed in deeper fantasy formats.
Apr 1 2023Slater (hamstring) has been cleared for baseball activities, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 30 2023The Giants placed Slater (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 18 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler announced Saturday that Slater has a strained hamstring, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 17 2023Slater will have an MRI performed on his calf Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 16 2023Slater was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners due to calf cramping, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 12 2023Slater (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 9 2023Slater (elbow) has resumed hitting on the field and will begin a throwing progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 4 2023Slater's MRI on his right elbow revealed no structural damage, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 1 2023The 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 Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Feb 25 2023Slater 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 13 2023Slater 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 5 2022Slater went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 8-1 victory versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 2 2022Slater went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2022Slater (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2022Slater (hand) has resumed hitting and fielding fly balls, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hand sprain in early September, but he said Saturday that he hopes to return during the Giants' upcoming road trip, which begins Monday. While it's not yet clear which day he'll be activated, he's certainly trending in the right direction.
Sep 5 2022Slater (left hand sprain) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered a dislocated left pinky finger early last week, and while he played in some games since then as a defensive replacement and pinch runner, he has not had any at-bats. Perhaps Slater sprained his hand in one of the games he appeared in off the bench. Slater will be eligible to return Sept. 14 against Atlanta.
Sep 3 2022Slater (finger) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is out of the lineup for a third consecutive matchup, but he's come off the bench in the last two games. It wouldn't be surprising to see him available in a depth capacity once again Saturday.
Sep 2 2022Slater (finger) isn't starting Friday against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater dislocated his left pinky finger Tuesday against the Padres and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. His availability off the bench isn't yet clear, but Mike Yastrzemski will start in center field and bat second.
Aug 30 2022Slater will get an MRI on his dislocated left pinky finger Wednesday and won't play in the series finale versus the Padres, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have an off day Thursday, so Slater's unlikely to be back before Friday's series opener versus the Phillies. His availability for that game will likely be determined after the results for his MRI come back. Mike Yastrzemski will likely handle center field in Slater's absence.
Aug 20 2022Slater went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater provided the Giants' last two runs of the game with a pinch hit two-run single in the seventh inning. He stole second but was left on base, and he struck out in the ninth to end the contest. The outfielder has hit safely in three of his last four games, but he's batting just .167 (7-for-42) with four RBI, three runs scored and four steals in 16 games in August. For the season, he owns a .267/.371/.396 slash line with 10 steals, five home runs, 28 RBI and 39 runs scored through 264 plate appearances. He'll likely remain limited to a short-side platoon role in the Giants' lefty-heavy outfield.
Aug 7 2022Slater went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in a 6-4 win Sunday in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater pinch hit for Joc Pederson in the fifth inning and drove in a run with a double. He also walked in the ninth and stole second. He is now 9-for-9 in stolen base attempts and 40-for-43 in his big-league career. The double was just his second hit this month as he's 2-for-21 in six appearances. He has a well above-average 12.6 walk percentage this season and a .372 OBP.
Aug 5 2022Slater went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has started six straight games, but he hasn't seized the uptick in playing time by going a meager 3-for-26 (.115) in that span. The Giants have faced five left-handers in that span, accounting for much of Slater's extra time in the lineup, but without results, he could begin to lose some opportunities. The speedster is up to seven stolen bases while adding five home runs, 24 RBI, 36 runs scored and a .269/.368/.408 slash line through 85 contests.
Aug 4 2022Slater will start in left field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Slater will stick in the lineup for a sixth consecutive game, though it's worth noting that the Giants have faced five southpaws during that stretch. Even with Joc Pederson (concussion) on the injured list and with Darin Ruf having recently been traded to the Mets, Slater is still expected to serve largely as a short-side platoon option in the outfield for San Francisco.
Jul 27 2022Slater is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had started in center field in all but one of the Giants' first six games out of the All-Star break, going 2-for-17 with three walks over that stretch. He benefited from the Giants facing a heavy slate of left-handed pitching, but Slater will be on the bench Wednesday against a right-hander (Zac Gallen). Expect Slater to continue filling a short-side platoon role in the outfield while lefties Joc Pederson, Mike Yastrzemski, Luis Gonzalez and LaMonte Wade all slot in ahead of him in the pecking order versus right-handed pitching.
Jul 21 2022Slater is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater closed the first half by starting in five of the Giants' last six games, but he benefited from the team opposing three left-handed starting pitchers in that stretch. With all of Joc Pederson, Mike Yastrzemski, Luis Gonzalez and LaMonte Wade healthy and available heading into the second half of the season, Slater will remain stuck in a short-side platoon role.
Jul 17 2022Slater went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in three games, Slater got aboard four times. He's hitting .455 (20-for-44) in July, and the strong hitting has allowed him to snag a couple of starts against right-handed pitchers in the last week. The outfielder's surge has his season slash line up to .303/.406/.461 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored, six stolen bases, five doubles and two triples this year. Manager Gabe Kapler is still likely to platoon Slater, though he could push for more playing time if LaMonte Wade and Luis Gonzalez continue to struggle after the All-Star break.
Jul 15 2022Slater went 4-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Slater's hits were singles. He's now logged six multi-hit efforts in July, and he's added three stolen bases this month, giving him six thefts on the year. The outfielder owns a .297/.398/.455 slash line with five home runs, 22 RBI and 30 runs scored through 171 plate appearances this season. Friday was just his seventh start of the year against a right-handed pitcher -- he's regularly hit leadoff against southpaws and often appears as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement in games he doesn't start.
Jul 12 2022Slater went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Slater's fifth multi-hit effort in his last eight games. He continues to look effective atop the lineup against left-handed pitchers. The outfielder has lifted his slash line to .287/.395/.456 through 65 contests, though he was batting just .241 at the end of June. He's added five home runs, five stolen bases, 22 RBI and 29 runs scored in 162 plate appearances this year.
Jul 7 2022Slater was hit by a pitch, stole a base and scored a run in a 2-1 loss in extra innings Thursday in San Diego. He did not have an official at-bat. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater pinch-hit for Brandon Belt to lead off the ninth inning. He was hit by a pitch, stolen second and came around to score on a two-out RBI single by Brandon Crawford. Slater is off to a great start in July, going 6-for-13 with two walks in a platoon role. The 29-year-old has a solid .822 OPS and is 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts.
Jul 5 2022Slater went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starting in center field and hitting leadoff with lefty Madison Bumgarner on the bump for Arizona, Slater was able to make an impact on the basepaths. He remains on the short side of a platoon, and while he's managed five homers, four steals and a .243/.367/.417 slash line through 139 plate appearances this season, his fantasy utility will be limited mostly to NL-only and deep mixed formats without a path to more playing time.
Jun 29 2022Slater is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had picked up starts in center field in four of the Giants' past five games in the wake of Luis Gonzalez (back) landing on the injured list, but Slater is expected to move into a short-side platoon role moving forward. The Giants welcomed back lefty-hitting outfielder LaMonte Wade (knee) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, and he, Mike Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson will likely compose San Francisco's outfield in most matchups versus right-handed pitching.
Jun 23 2022Slater went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Thursday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater made a relatively rare start against a right-hander Thursday, and he held his ground. He took Atlanta starter Kyle Wright deep for a solo shot in the fifth inning, which was Slater's third in his last 10 games and his fifth of the year. The outfielder is up to a .260/.379/.469 slash line with 17 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases. At least until LaMonte Wade (knee) returns, Slater appears to have a grip on a starting role in center field while Mike Yastrzemski covers for Luis Gonzalez (back) in right.
Jun 19 2022Slater went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater continues to serve as the Giants' main leadoff hitter versus southpaws, and he's done well. His homer Saturday was his fourth of the season and his second in June. He's slashing .241/.374/.437 with 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. While he has a slight reverse OPS split this year -- .845 versus righties, .714 versus lefties -- that stands in dramatic contrast to his career rates. He's yet to command more than the short side of a platoon in center field, though he also often appears off the bench.
Jun 12 2022Slater went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater opened the bottom of the first inning with a homer on the fourth pitch he saw from Julio Urias. That was ultimately all the offense the Giants needed for the win. Through six games since he returned from a wrist injury, Slater is 4-for-16 (.250) with a homer, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored. That's right in line with his season production -- he's slashing .250/.371/.425 with three homers, two triples, a double, 13 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases in 97 plate appearances. He should be in the lineup versus most left-handed pitchers.
Jun 4 2022Slater (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater landed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation last week but has been taking batting practice over the last several days. The 29-year-old isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins but should be available off the bench while Mike Yastrzemski draws the start in center field.
Jun 2 2022Slater (wrist) participated in batting practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Marlins, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Slater is eligible to return from the injured list Thursday, he won't be activated ahead of the series opener in Miami. However, he also took part in batting practice Monday and appears likely to return to game action sometime this weekend.
May 30 2022Slater (wrist) took batting practice with his teammates prior to Monday's game in Philadelphia, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will be eligible to return from the injured list Thursday. The Giants haven't officially confirmed that he'll do so, but the fact that he's with his teammates on the road trip suggests a minimum-length absence may be in play.
May 23 2022Slater was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation Monday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was removed with the injury from Sunday's game against the Mets and will now miss at least the next 10 days. Though no formal timetable was announced, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that a minimum stay is realistic. Stuart Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and is starting in center field and hitting ninth Monday. Prior to the injury, Slater had hit .250/.388/.391 across 80 plate appearances.
May 22 2022Slater was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres due to left wrist discomfort, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater went 0-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Sunday's matchup, but he experienced wrist discomfort after his second at-bat and was removed from the game. The 29-year-old will likely be evaluated ahead of Monday's series opener against the Mets and should be considered day-to-day for now.
May 16 2022Slater isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will get a breather in the series opener after playing in each of San Francisco's last nine games. LaMonte Wade shifts to left field and Joc Pederson will man right with Slater out of the starting nine.
May 4 2022Slater (knee) went 2-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater missed one game with the knee injury. He's gone 9-for-22 (.409) over his last nine contests, though his everyday role in the lineup is likely close to ending with Mike Yastrzemski (illness) and Joc Pederson (groin) nearing returns. Slater owns a .268/.362/.439 slash line with two home runs, two stolen bases, nine RBI and eight runs scored through 47 plate appearances.
May 3 2022Slater (knee) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater left Saturday's game with a bruised right knee and was out of the lineup Sunday, though he may have been on the bench regardless of the injury with righty Josiah Gray on the mound for Washington. Southpaw Julio Urias is starting Tuesday for the Dodgers, so Slater will rejoin the lineup and hit atop the order.
May 1 2022Slater (knee) isn't starting but is available off the bench Saturday against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 30 2022Slater left Saturday's victory over the Giants with a right knee contusion, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 26 2022Slater went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 8-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 25 2022Slater isn't starting Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 22 2022Slater went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's 7-1 victory over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 8 2022Slater went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 29 2022Slater could be an option for the Giants in left field after LaMonte Wade (knee) was ruled out for Opening Day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Nov 30 2021Slater agreed to a one-year, $1.85 million contract with the Giants on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 2 2021Slater came off the bench to hit a go-ahead home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 30 2021Slater went 3-for-3 with three runs in Thursday's 5-4 win against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting first, Slater singled and scored in the first, third and fifth innings before being removed for pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade in the seventh. The impressive game runs Slater's final September line to .379/.419/.655 with two, doubles, two home runs and four steals in 29 at-bats.
Sep 23 2021Slater came off the bench to hit a three-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was called upon to pinch hit for LaMonte Wade in the sixth inning and lined a Tim Hill offering over the left-field fence to give the Giants a 5-4 lead. It was the 11th long ball of the year for Slater, who is slashing just .232/.314/.408 with 15 stolen bases (17 attempts) in 299 plate appearances.
Sep 19 2021Slater went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco didn't have much going as a team today, managing just four singles and a walk. Slater was one of two batters to reach second base after his steal, but none got even within 90 feet of scoring. The outfielder has a .229/.312/.395 slash line, 15 steals in 17 attempts, 10 home runs, 28 RBI and 34 runs scored through 298 plate appearances in a part-time role as a utility outfielder.
Sep 16 2021Slater isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against San Diego, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game as he continues to work mainly in the short side of a platoon. Darin Ruf will start in left field and bat second.
Sep 13 2021Slater went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old returned from the 7-day concussion injured list and made a solid impact in his first game back. Slater is up to 14 steals in 16 attempts this season. With a .232/.316/.398 slash line, 10 home runs, 29 RBI and 34 runs scored through 291 plate appearances, the speedy outfielder will be an option to bat leadoff versus southpaws. It's unclear if Slater or Steven Duggar will be the primary platoon-mate with Mike Yastrzemski in center field, although the former has also seen some time in left field.
Sep 12 2021Slater (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He's batting leadoff and playing center field versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had a minimum stay on the injured list. Prior to his absence, he had gone 4-for-9 with a home run, a double and a stolen base in his three previous games. He'll likely compete with LaMonte Wade and Mike Yastrzemski for playing time in left field and center field going forward.
Sep 10 2021Slater (concussion) took batting practice and shagged fly balls in the outfield Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater's ability to complete a workout suggests he's made at least some progress in his recovery from the concussion that landed him on the 7-day injured list last Sunday. He'll be eligible to return from the IL in this weekend's series in Chicago, though the Giants may want to send him out on a short minor-league rehab assignment before activating him.
Sep 5 2021Slater was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater suffered the concussion during Saturday's contest when he collided with the outfield wall, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next seven days while going through the concussion protocols. Steven Duggar was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move and is starting in center field Sunday against the Dodgers.
Sep 4 2021Slater went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has recorded four steals in his last 14 games, and he now has 13 in 15 attempts for the year. Slater entered the game as a pinch hitter for LaMonte Wade in the third inning -- the Dodgers utilized a bullpen game Friday, so manager Gabe Kapler was likely playing the matchups by bringing in Slater so early. Through 285 plate appearances, the 28-year-old has 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 34 runs scored and a .225/.312/.391 slash line.
Sep 2 2021Slater went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater opened the game with a blast to center field off Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer for his 10th longball of the season. The homer snapped a rough 0-for-16 skid for Slater that dated back to Aug. 16. Th 28-year-old has provided double-digits in both homers and stolen bases (12) this season, but it's come with an anemic .223/.309/.390 slash line across 282 plate appearances.
Aug 27 2021Slater went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder was plunked in his first plate appearance Friday, and he stole second before scoring on a Buster Posey home run. Slater has seen his playing time dry up with Kris Bryant (side) logging time around the outfield, which has push Mike Yastrzemski into a semi-regular role in center field. Slater has gone 0-for-11 in his last nine games, although he's often entered as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement lately. He's at nine home runs, 11 steals, 26 RBI and 33 runs scored through 271 plate appearances this year.
Aug 13 2021Slater went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and a strikeout as San Francisco downed Colorado, 5-4 on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting leadoff, Slater doubled and scored in both the first and second innings and later singled in the fourth. His three hits surpass the two he had in 12 August at-bats prior Friday's game and the outfielder is now slashing .235/.308/.403 on the season.
Jul 29 2021Slater went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder recorded his first steal since July 10 and his career-high ninth of the year. Slater hasn't seen much playing time lately, as he's operated on the short side of a platoon with Steven Duggar in center field. Slater has a .229/.301/.395 slash line with nine home runs, 24 RBI and 25 runs scored through 226 plate appearances.
Jul 10 2021Slater went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater single home Joey Bart in the third inning before swiping his eighth bag of the season, then he added a double in the fifth. The Giants' leadoff hitter also whiffed three times but the two-hit performance was just his second since the start of June. Slater is 8-for-19 (.421) over his last seven contests.
Jul 5 2021Slater went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 5-2 win against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Homering for the second straight game, Slater took Arizona starter Caleb Smith 467 feet deep to left center in the third inning while also singling in the first. The Stanford product now has two July home runs after hitting zero in June and has already set career marks in home runs and runs in the season's first half.
Jul 3 2021Slater went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run as the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Slater was only 1-for-3 in the game, his go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth plated the go ahead runs that would eventually prove critical in San Francisco's win. Prior to Saturday's game, Slater was 0-for-14 with six strikeouts.
Jun 22 2021Slater went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has been ice-cold in June, going 4-for-29 (.138) in a limited role. All four of Slater's hits this month have been singles. The 28-year-old will likely remain a bench option with Alex Dickerson (back) and Darin Ruf (hamstring) back from the injured list. Slater is slashing only .211/.294/.375 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 170 plate appearances.
May 30 2021Slater went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater took Clayton Kershaw deep to lead off the third inning to extend the Giants lead. The outfielder has three long balls in his last five games. He is slashing just .230/.324/.434 with 12 home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs and seven steals through 139 plate appearances. Unfortunately, Slater has taken a step back from his .282 batting average in the shortened 2020 season.
May 27 2021Slater slugged a two-run home run in his only at-bat Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater didn't start the contest but was called upon to pinch hit for Alex Dickerson with a runner on base and the Giants trailing by two runs in the eighth inning. The 28-year-old came through in a big way, smashing a two-run shot to left field to tie the game up. It was the second straight game with a homer and two RBI for Slater, who now has six long balls on the season. He is slashing .219/.315/.412 through 130 plate appearances.
May 24 2021Slater went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater finally got the Giants on the board in the sixth with a two-run long ball to left. He also scored a second time after walking in the eighth. The 28-year-old is slashing just .212/.310/.381 with five home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven stolen bases. He has typically been the team's leadoff man against left-handed pitching but regularly finds himself on the bench against right-handers since Mike Tauchman arrived. His struggles at the plate and constant platoon makes it difficult for Slater to be trusted in many lineups.
May 20 2021Slater went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater got aboard in a variety of ways Wednesday -- in addition to a seventh-inning single, he also reached on an error and a fielder's choice. The speedy outfielder is up to seven steals in 38 games. He's added four home runs, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored and a .217/.314/.368 slash line in a part-time role. He should function as San Francisco's fourth outfielder now that Mike Yastrzemski (side) and Alex Dickerson (shoulder) are back in action.
May 9 2021Slater went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and an RBI single in Saturday's 7-1 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater pinch hit for Mike Tauchman in the sixth inning and slapped an RBI single to give the Giants a 5-1 lead. Slater added an exclamation point with a two-run blast in the eighth. The 28-year-old outfielder is up to four home runs, six stolen bases, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored across 99 plate appearances. A crowded San Francisco outfield could limit his playing time, but he provides some pop and speed when he's in the lineup.
May 8 2021Slater went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, a stolen base and three total runs scored Friday in a 5-4 victory versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater's offense out of the leadoff spot was a big factor in helping the Giants secure the win and extend their lead atop the NL West. The center fielder scored on a Buster Posey home run in the third inning, then slugged a long ball of his own in the seventh frame to provide the winning margin. Slater has been primarily used as a bench bat of late and entered the contest having gone 0-for-9 over his past six contests.
May 5 2021Slater isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will be out of the lineup once again after he went 0-for-9 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts across his last six games. Mike Tauchman will shift to right field while Steven Duggar starts in center.
May 2 2021Slater is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will head to the bench for the third time in the past four games while mired in a 3-for-21 slump. Alex Dickerson, Steven Duggar and Mike Tauchman will start from left to right in the outfield for San Francisco.
Apr 30 2021Slater isn't starting Friday's game against San Diego, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 3-for-17 with two runs, one RBI, three stolen bases and eight strikeouts in the last five games. Steven Duggar will start in center field and bat eighth.
Apr 28 2021Slater is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Mike Tauchman coming over from New York in a trade Tuesday, Slater will start sitting sometimes against righties, as he is in this one with German Marquez starting for Colorado. He could get further squeezed for at-bats once Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) is healthy).
Apr 26 2021Slater went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had an awful day at the plate after going hitless with three strikeouts but did manage to lead off the bottom of the first with a walk and ended up stealing a pair of bases before the inning concluded. The 28-year-old has stolen four bases this season which is already half the number he tallied in 2020. He needs to pick it up a bit at the plate, however, as he's slashing .219/.315/.375 with two home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored while striking out at a career-high rate of 35.6 percent.
Apr 24 2021Slater was added to the Giants' updated lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was originally scheduled for a day off, but the Giants were forced to shake things up after scratching Brandon Crawford due to quadriceps tightness. Mauricio Dubon will move in to Crawford's shortstop spot, with Slater entering the lineup in Dubon's vacated spot in center. He'll bat seventh.
Apr 21 2021Slater isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater went hitless with a run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Phillies. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field during Wednesday's series finale against Philadelphia, batting eighth.
Apr 20 2021Slater went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 2-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater got aboard with a single in the second inning, then stole second. The outfielder has two homers, two steals, six RBI and four runs scored with a .239/.340/.435 slash line across 53 plate appearances. He sees playing time in all three outfield spots, but he frequently hits low in the order against right-handed pitchers.
Apr 17 2021Slater went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater pinch-hit for Steven Duggar, launching a home run with two men on base in the seventh inning to give the Giants the lead. It was the ninth game in a row that Slater reached base safely. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate hitting .211 in 38 at-bats However, he has shown good plate discipline walking seven times.
Apr 13 2021Slater is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater started the first seven games of the season but has now been on the bench for three of the last four. His previous two off days were reportedly related to foot discomfort, though he returned to the lineup Monday. It's unclear if the issue is still bothering him.
Apr 12 2021Slater (foot) is starting Monday against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had missed the past two games due to foot discomfort, but he'll start in right field and lead off for Monday's series opener against the Reds. Slater has gone 4-for-26 with a home run, one stolen base and 11 strikeouts to begin the year.
Apr 11 2021Slater has been out of the lineup for the past two games due to foot discomfort, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater hit a ball off his foot several days ago and was unavailable off the bench Saturday. Manager Gabe Kapler revealed that Slater was available to pinch hit if needed Sunday, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. However, it's not yet clear whether Slater will be able to return to the lineup for Monday's series opener against Cincinnati.
Apr 10 2021Slater isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater had started each of the first seven games for the Giants this year and went 4-for-26 with a solo home run, four walks and 11 strikeouts. Mauricio Dubon will take over in center field Saturday, batting eighth.
Apr 7 2021Slater went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of Slater's walks came in the third inning, and he added his first steal of the year soon after. The 28-year-old outfielder is seeing an everyday role -- he's slashing .174/.269/.304 with a homer, one RBI, one run scored and a stolen base. Expect him to hit near the top of the order versus southpaws, while he'll typically shift to the bottom third of the lineup against right-handed pitchers.
Apr 2 2021Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater batted leadoff for the Giants. His homer came in the fifth inning, extending the Giants' lead to 5-0 at the time. The 28-year-old outfielder is expected to see the short side of a platoon in left field this season -- Alex Dickerson pinch hit for Slater in the ninth inning. Slater provides a bit of speed, as he went 8-for-9 in stolen bases in 2020 while slashing .282/.408/.506 across 104 plate appearances. He added five homers, 18 runs scored and seven RBI.
Mar 27 2021Slater appears set to platoon in left field with Alex Dickerson, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is having a strong spring by hitting .409 (9-for-22) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Slater could get starts in the first two games against Seattle with the Mariners likely to start lefties Marco Gonzales and James Paxton. Slater looks to build on his 2021 season where he hit .282/.408/.506 with five homers and eight steals in 31 games.
Mar 13 2021Slater (hamstring) is starting Saturday's spring game against Cleveland, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater missed time earlier this spring due to hamstring tightness, but he'll lead off and play right field Saturday. It's not yet clear whether his absence will affect his availability for Opening Day.
Mar 11 2021Slater (hamstring) could get an at-bat and play the field during Friday's spring game against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater hasn't played since Feb. 28 due to hamstring tightness that he dealt with after the spring opener. However, the 28-year-old could return to the field Friday with just under three weeks remaining before Opening Day. Slater should serve as a primary backup in the outfield if he's fully healthy to begin the season.
Feb 28 2021Slater is dealing with hamstring tightness following Sunday's loss to the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater entered spring training with a minor elbow flexor strain, but he experienced a tight hamstring during Sunday's spring opener and had only one at-bat as a result. It's not yet clear whether Slater will miss time as a result of the injury.
Feb 27 2021Slater (elbow) will bat sixth as the designated hitter in the Giants' spring debut against the Angels on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater dealt with an elbow flexor strain over the offseason and received a platelet-rich plasma injection. He said himself that he feels pretty much 100 percent, and the fact that he's already able to hit seems to back that up. It would be nice to see him take the field soon to confirm that he's fully healthy, but he still has over a month to go before the regular season begins to clear that hurdle.
Feb 25 2021Slater is feeling "pretty much 100 percent" after dealing with an elbow flexor strain during the offseason, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater received a platelet-rich plasma injection during the offseason after hitting a plateau in his rehab process during the offseason, but he's nearing full health early in spring training. He's making throws from the outfield early in camp and has progressed smoothly since his PRP shot. Barring any setbacks, the 28-year-old will likely have plenty of time to recover ahead of Opening Day. Slater is expected to play exclusively in the outfield this season given the Giants' infield depth, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Dec 2 2020Slater agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Giants on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal isn't guaranteed, per Schulman, but Slater will nonetheless have a chance to retain his roster spot in 2021. The 27-year-old appeared in 31 games last season and had a .282/.408/.506 slash line with five homers and eight stolen bases.
Sep 23 2020Slater went 2-for-2 with a home run, three walks, a stolen base, two runs and an RBI in a win over Colorado on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater came up big out of the leadoff spot in a crucial game for San Francisco, setting the table by reaching base in each of his five plate appearances. The 27-year-old began the home half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field and scored again following a single in the seventh. Slater has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, slashing .324/.442/.592 with five home runs and eight stolen bases.
Sep 7 2020Slater is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being reinstated from the injured list, Slater served as the Giants' designated hitter and leadoff man both of the past two days, going a combined 2-for-9 with a double and a run. Both of those starts came versus left-handed pitching, but he'll retreat to the bench with a right-hander (Zac Gallen) on the hill for Arizona in the series finale.
Sep 5 2020Slater (groin) was activated from the injured list Saturday and will lead off and serve as the designated hitter against Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater wound up missing two weeks with a strained groin. He'd hit an impressive .347/.458/.653 over 59 plate appearances prior to the injury and should feature in the lineup on a regular basis if he can maintain anything close to that form, though it's worth noting that those numbers come with a .406 BABIP.
Sep 4 2020Slater (groin) has been swinging and throwing at the Giants' alternate training site and is nearly ready to return to action, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was hitting .347/.458/.653 in 59 plate appearances before straining his groin in late August. A precise timeline for his return hasn't been offered, but it doesn't sound as though he'll miss too many more games.
Aug 30 2020Manager Gabe Kapler said Slater (groin) is "progressing nicely" and is set to "begin ramping up his baseball activities" Monday at the Giants' alternate training site in Sacramento, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater looks to have just about moved past the strained left groin he suffered Aug. 21, but he'll still likely need at least a few more days' worth of workouts before the Giants feel comfortable activating him. Before going down with the injury, Slater had been a sneaky source of power and speed in a part-time role, supplying four home runs and six stolen bases over his 59 plate appearances.
Aug 25 2020Slater (groin/elbow) will begin baseball activities this weekend, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His right elbow flexor strain is doing well and he has continued to throw without issues. Slater has been receiving treatments the last few days on his mild left groin strain and is making progress. It sounds like he could return sometime next week if all goes well.
Aug 22 2020Slater (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left groin strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater left Friday's game without making it through the first inning. He has been a pleasant surprise for the Giants at the plate this season, hitting .347/.458/.653 with four home runs six RBI, and six stolen bases across 59 plate appearances. Although this is Slater's first trip to the injured list in 2020, the outfielder has already missed some time this season with a right elbow flexor strain.
Aug 21 2020Slater suffered a left groin strain in Friday's win against the Diamondbacks, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater exited Friday's game in the first inning, and the initial diagnosis is a left groin strain. He's scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday that could help to determine the severity of the issue. It's unclear whether the 27-year-old will miss any additional time as a result.
Aug 20 2020Slater went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater missed three games with a right elbow flexor strain, but he didn't show any lingering effects of the injury -- he notched his fifth multi-hit game of the campaign and also took Patrick Sandoval deep in the fourth inning for his fourth home run of the season. Slater, who is slated to remain as a DH for the next couple of days, is now hitting .333 with a 1.193 OPS, four home runs and four stolen bases in 13 games this month.
Aug 19 2020Slater (elbow) is starting at DH and hitting leadoff Wednesday against the Angels, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater is good to go after missing a trio of games with a right elbow flexor strain. The 27-year-old, who is hitting .317 with three home runs and five steals through 16 games, will face lefty Patrick Sandoval in his first game back. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Slater is still a few days away from receiving clearance to play the field.
Aug 17 2020Slater is day-to-day with a right elbow flexor strain, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was diagnosed with the injury Wednesday, but he was able to return to the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with Oakland. Despite this, it appears the issue is still bothering him enough to keep him on the bench for Monday's clash. It's unclear at this time whether Slater will be cleared to play in the second game of the series Tuesday against the Angels.
Aug 16 2020Slater is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Yastrzemski will start in right field while Wilmer Flores starts at designated hitter. Slater is hitting .300 with three home runs and four steals in 30 at-bats this month.
Aug 15 2020Slater (elbow) is starting Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was sidelined for two consecutive games with a right elbow flexor strain. However, he'll serve as the designated hitter Saturday and could return to the field sometime in the near future.
Aug 14 2020Slater was diagnosed with a right elbow flexor strain Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater sits for the second straight game Friday against Oakland with an issue that was originally called elbow soreness. Despite the more specific diagnosis, the outfielder hasn't been placed on the injured list and remains day-to-day.
Aug 12 2020Slater was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Astros due to right elbow soreness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was included in the Giants' original lineup Wednesday, but he was a late scratch because of the injury. Slater will have Thursday's scheduled off day to recover before potentially missing any additional games.
Aug 10 2020Slater went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base, and a hit-by-pitch in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater was hit by Astros starter Lance McCullers in the third inning and he would promptly pick up his fourth steal of the season. Slater also went deep off reliever Josh James to get the Giants on the board in the eighth. The right fielder has three homers, three steals, three RBI and four runs scored in his last four games.
Aug 9 2020Slater went 0-for-1 with a stolen base, a run scored, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater walked and stole second in the third inning, notching his third stolen base of the season. The outfielder was also hit by a Walker Buehler fastball in the fifth, and he came around to score on Mike Yastrzemski's two-run single. Slater's hitting streak ended at three games, but he's gotten on base in four straight, with two homers, a triple, three runs scored, two RBI and two steals in that span.
Aug 8 2020Slater went 2-for-5 with two home runs Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater thrived as the leadoff hitter in this game, and he went yard twice -- both against Clayton Kershaw. The 27-year-old outfielder is now riding a three-game hitting streak, and he has hit safely in seven of his last 10 contests.
Jul 30 2020Slater went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Wednesday in the Giants' 7-6 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Healthy again after missing two games with a bruised right hip, Slater cracked the lineup against a right-hander (Chris Paddack), a reward for drawing three walks in his first start of the season back on July 25. The righty-hitting Slater was up to the challenge, providing two hits out of the No. 8 spot in the lineup. He should continue to see the bulk of his opportunities versus lefties, but Slater could end up settling into more of a full-time role if either Jaylin Davis or Hunter Pence -- who have combined to go 2-for-29 to begin the season -- fail to break out of their early slumps.
Jul 29 2020Slater (hip) is starting in right field and batting eighth Wednesday against Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was off to a strong start in his first appearance of the season with one run scored and three walks before leaving Saturday's game with a hip injury, but he'll return to the lineup after a two-game absence. Slater had a .750 OPS in 68 games last season and should see occasional starts in the outfield in 2020.
Jul 28 2020Slater (hip) will be available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater has been nursing a bruised hip over the past several days, and although he isn't in the lineup Tuesday, manager Gabe Kapler said that he'll be an option off the bench. Kapler said that Slater likely could have rejoined the lineup for the series opener against the Padres, but he elected to give him an extra day of rest as a precaution.
Jul 25 2020Slater exited Saturday's win over the Dodgers with a right hip contusion and is considered day-to-day, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old sustained the injury during a collision with the outfield wall. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored and three walks as the leadoff hitter prior to leaving the game. Slater hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers, but with a scheduled off day Monday the team could play it cautiously to give him an extra day of rest.
Mar 25 2020Slater's remaining minor-league option could be a hurdle to making the season-opening roster, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old appeared in 68 games during the second half of the season for the Giants last year, but his remaining minor-league option plus the offseason additions of Wilmer Flores, Hunter Pence and Billy Hamilton leave him with no real roster security. Slater primarily played right field in 2019 and had a .238/.333/.417 slash line with five home runs, though he also saw some minor action at first base.
Sep 8 2019Slater went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slater started in right field for the second consecutive game, this time against a right-handed starter. It appeared that the 26-year-old had fallen on the short side of a platoon with rookie Jaylin Davis after the latter started consecutive games following his callup earlier this week, but now it seems more like a timeshare between the two while Alex Dickerson (oblique) tries to return from injury. Slater's bat has certainly cooled off following a month-long hot streak after he was promoted July 1, as he is hitting just .225 with a 31.1 strikeout percentage over his last 40 at-bats.
Aug 31 2019Slater went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Padres.
Aug 21 2019Slater went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.
Aug 16 2019Slater went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and an RBI while scoring twice in a win over Arizona on Thursday.
Aug 10 2019Slater went 1-for-4 with a triple in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.
Aug 1 2019Slater will start in right field and bat eighth Thursday against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Jul 2 2019Slater started in right field and went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 13-2 rout of the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 22 2018Slater went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and one RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Oakland.Slater still hasn't secured an every day spot in the lineup, but has a solid .326 average in 43 at-bats after Sunday's big day at the dish. The 25-year-old has just three extra-base hits and six RBI on the season. However, Joe Panik (groin) and Evan Longoria (hand) should be back in the lineup sometime soon, so Slater's spot on the roster is anything but guaranteed.
Jul 10 2018Slater is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Slater will be held from the starting lineup for the third consecutive game -- and has now been on the bench five of the last six games -- with Hunter Pence garnering the start in left field. The 25-year-old has a .270/.391/.324 slash line in 37 at-bats this season.
Jul 8 2018Slater started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.Joe Panik (groin) was placed on the disabled list Saturday, forcing Alen Hanson to move to second base and opening up a clear path to playing time in left field for Slater. The 25-year-old showed great progress in the minors prior to his recent callup (.344/.417/.564 in 53 games with Triple-A Sacramento), making him an intriguing short-term option for deep and NL-only owners over the next week.
Jul 8 2018Slater is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The Giants will clear a spot in center field for the newly recalled Steven Duggar, leaving no room in the starting nine for Slater while Gorkys Hernandez shifts over to left field. Though Slater will be on the bench Sunday, he still may stick in the lineup on a near-everyday basis, given manager Bruce Bochy's comments. According to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area, Bochy said that Hernandez and Duggar would likely work in a platoon in center field, which could leave left field open for Slater on most occasions. Since his June 23 promotion from Triple-A Sacramento, Slater has gone 7-for-25 with three walks, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base in 10 games.
Jul 4 2018Slater will take grounders at second and third base, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.The Giants' offense has struggled against left-handed pitching, so the team could turn to Slater in the infield in those games if they feel confident about his defense there. The 25-year-old hasn't played second base at any level since 2015 and has just one career professional appearance at third base.
Jun 30 2018Slater started in left field and went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a pair of RBI in Friday's 2-1 win over Arizona.It was just Slater's second start in six games since being recalled from the minors June 23. The 25-year-old appears to be on the short side of a platoon in left field with Alen Hanson (who started at the keystone Friday), with Hunter Pence getting the occasional start as well. If this configuration sticks, Slater won't get the playing time necessary to make a splash in most fantasy formats. The outfielder slashed a healthy .344/.417/.564 with five homers and eight steals over 223 plate appearances with Triple-A Sacramento this season, so if he does find a way to earn regular playing time at some point this year, he would be worth taking a look at.
Jun 23 2018Slater was called up from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Saturday's game.In a corresponding move, Mac Williamson was sent down to the minors. Look for Slater to earn a decent amount of playing time in the outfield moving forward, though Alen Hanson will likely pick up some starts as well. Slater has only played in six games for the Giants this season, but he's been hitting the ball extremely well at the Triple-A level, slashing .344/.417/.564 over 53 games.
May 24 2018Slater (hip) went 0-for-3 for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.Slater is back in action with the River Cats after missing a game earlier in the week with some hip discomfort. The 25-year-old is hitting an impressive .385/.465/.661 with three homers and three steals across 30 games with Sacramento this season. He's been playing some first base with the River Cats recently.
May 20 2018Slater left Sunday's Triple-A game early with hip discomfort, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Slater suffered the injury after a swing, although it's unclear if the injury will cause him to miss significant time. More news on his status should be released in the near future.
May 14 2018Slater was promoted to the big leagues Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater is up to replace the injured Alen Hanson (hamstring). Slater is primarily an outfielder; he's played both middle infield positions in the minors, but not since 2015, so he's not a direct replacement for Hanson. In 39 career major-league games over the past two seasons, Slater is hitting .276/.348/.386 with three homers and no steals.
Apr 27 2018The Giants recalled Slater from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Slater started the Triple-A season with a hot bat after failing to make the Giants' Opening Day roster, slashing .358/.435/.642 in 53 at-bats. Hunter Pence (thumb) is currently on the 10-day disabled list and Mac Williamson is dealing with a potential concussion which could provide some opportunities over the next few days for Slater, but both injuries appear to be minor issues.
Feb 23 2018Slater is starting in left field in Friday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.Slater underwent surgery for a sports hernia in September but was expected to be healthy to start spring training. He's in the lineup for the Giants' spring opener, so it appears that his recovery has gone well. He'll be competing for a bench spot this spring.
Feb 15 2018Slater (hip) reportedly "feels like his old self again", Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.According to Pavlovic, the young outfielder returned to hitting in mid-November and was back on a normal lifting and running schedule by Thanksgiving. At this point, it doesn't seem like he's facing any issues following sports hernia surgery in late September, although he still needs to prove he can hold up in a game situation. Health aside, Slater faces an uphill battle to make the active roster out of spring training, as newcomers Andrew McCutchen and Austin Jackson add to an already crowded outfield situation. Slater's best bet is to make the team as a fifth outfielder, but the fact that he has minor-league options remaining doesn't help his case to crack the Opening Day roster.
Sep 29 2017Slater (hip) underwent surgery for a sports hernia and will be out of action for six to eight weeks, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater was planning to play in the Dominican Winter League to make up for some of his lost time this season, but this will cost him about half of those planned at-bats. At just 24 years old, Slater hit .282/.339/.402 with three home runs over 34 games and he should be considered a major part of San Francisco's plan for the future of their outfield.
Sep 25 2017Slater (hip) will be examined in Philadelphia for a sports hernia, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Slater has been out of action with a hip injury since September 19. If it's severe enough to warrant a cross-country flight, chances are Slater won't be back in time for the final few games of the regular season. A sports hernia would most likely require surgery, so if he is found to have one, Slater's spring training status may come into question.
Sep 22 2017Slater is out of action due to a hip flexor issue, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater has appeared just three times in the past seven games, and this would explain his sporadic appearances. The Giants want to get Slater back into action before the season ends so they can ensure he will be healthy for winter ball, so consider him day-to-day for now.
Sep 18 2017Slater reached base three times Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a pair of runs scored in a win over Arizona.Slater started in left field, but he was replacing Hunter Pence (back), also occupying his third spot in the batting order. The rookie outfielder has primarily been platooning against lefties since returning from the disabled list Sept. 6, but he could see additional playing time this upcoming week while Pence and Gorkys Hernandez (wrist) recover from minor ailments. The 24-year-old is slashing .282/.339/.402 in 127 plate appearances this season, so he could provide deep-league value in a regular role.
Sep 5 2017Slater (hip) was activated from the 10-day DL on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.He is not in Tuesday's lineup, and it remains to be seen how often he will play over the final four weeks. Slater hit .290/.343/.430 with three home runs in 108 plate appearances prior to the injury, so it seems likely he will be given a shot to build on that success down the stretch.
Sep 3 2017Slater (hip) is scheduled to play nine innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Monday before joining the Giants in Denver, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Slater hasn't seen the field for the Giants since July 7, but has played two rehab games for Triple-A Sacramento, going 2-for-6 at the plate. Should his third rehab outing go as planned, look for Slater to be activated by the Giants on Tuesday. Once ready, he and Mac Williamson will compete for playing time in left field, while Gorkys Hernandez will remain in the mix as well.
Aug 31 2017Slater (hip) is on track to be activated Tuesday against the Rockies, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle Reports.Slater is out on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a hip injury and is expected to play five innings Friday at Triple-A Sacramento. He likely won't be back before the weekend, but an activation in the early part of next week appears to be on the table. Slater slashed .290/.343/.773 over 100 at-bats with the Giants prior to his injury.
Aug 30 2017Slater (hip) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Slater has been progressing slowly from a hip injury that has kept him on the shelf since July 8, but he's finally ready to head out on a rehab assignment. He'll only have four games with Sacramento before the minor-league season ends, so the Giants will likely reevaluate him after the brief rehab stint before deciding if he needs more time to get him timing back.
Aug 22 2017Slater (hip) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in 7-to-10 days, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Slater was originally scheduled to begin his rehab assignment in mid-August, but he apparently didn't progress quickly enough to suit up at that time. Based on the updated estimated timeline, it's looking like Slater will be pushing for a mid-September return from the disabled list.
Aug 9 2017Slater (hip) will report to the Giants' spring-training facility in Arizona over the weekend to begin rehabbing, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The Giants initially ruled Slater out for 2-to-3 months after he was diagnosed in early July with a torn adductor muscle, but he seems to be recovering faster than the organization anticipated. While there was once some skepticism that Slater would be back before the end of the season, manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that the club now expects the outfielder to return in September, though an exact date likely won't be determined until the rehab process unfolds. Once he's healthy again, Slater could challenge Jarrett Parker for an everyday role in left field.
Jul 8 2017Slater (hip) will be officially placed on the disabled list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater has been dealing with this hip issue for the last couple weeks and will need some time off to allow it to recover. There has yet to be any sort of timetable for the 24-year-old, but the injury sounds serious enough that he will be out for an extended period of time. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Jul 8 2017Slater has a torn adductor muscle in his right hip and is expected to miss 2-to-3 months, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The rookie outfielder may not return until September, which halts his momentum for keeping a full-time job with the offense-deficient club. Slater is batting an impressive .293/.343/.430 with three home runs in 108 plate appearances but may not have the chance to add much more to that.
Jul 7 2017Slater re-injured his hip and will be heading to the disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater dealt with tightness in his hip flexor in late June, an issue that apparently never fully healed. The Giants appear convinced that this injury could be a major one, so it's possible his disabled list stint could be significantly longer than the requisite 10 days, but we'll have to wait for further evaluation before we know exactly how long he'll be out.
Jul 1 2017Slater went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday against the Pirates.Slater hit his third homer of the year in the sixth inning to put the Giants on the board in a road win. Since being added to the roster on June 2, the rookie has had an amazing first month, as he's slashing .333/.385/.500. He should remain in fantasy lineups until he shows signs of slowing down.
Jun 28 2017Slater (hamstring) recorded a pinch-hit single in Tuesday's win against the Rockies.After missing Monday's game, the left fielder was able to knock an in-field single before being taken out for a pinch runner. The fact that manager Bruce Bochy didn't want Slater running around the bases suggests the Giants are proceeding carefully, so fantasy owners should continue to monitor the outfielder for updates over the next couple days.
Jun 28 2017Slater (hamstring) is playing right field and batting third in the order for Wednesday's matinee against Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater came in to pinch hit during Tuesday's game after missing the series opener Monday due to tightness in his hip flexor. This should be a good test for the outfielder with Thursday's scheduled off day providing another day of rest.
Jun 27 2017Slater (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater will be held out for a second straight game as he continues to deal with some tightness in his hip flexor. He'll be available to pinch hit again Tuesday and should return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale, according to Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Jun 26 2017Slater is not in the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater left Sunday's game in the seventh inning with a tight hip flexor, so he'll get the day off to try and heal up. He'll be listed as day-to-day for now; Gorkys Hernandez is starting in his place in left field.
Jun 26 2017Slater said he is feeling better despite being out of Monday's lineup with hip flexor tightness and doesn't expect he will need to be placed on the disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater is undergoing treatment for the muscle tightness during Monday's game, so we'll have a better idea of his status Tuesday as the treatment takes effect. Either way, though, expect his return to be more a matter of days than weeks.
Jun 24 2017Slater went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Mets.With Buster Posey out of the lineup, the rookie moved up to fifth in the batting order and held his own. Slater is batting .370 with two home runs and nine RBI in 15 games since taking over as the Giants' everyday left fielder. The 24-year-old has hit for average at all stops in the minors, and he went for 18 homers and eight steals across two levels in 2016, so there is potential for his fantasy relevance to be sustained past a hot start.
Jun 20 2017Slater went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Braves.The Giants headed into the top of the eighth down 2-0, but Slater's three-run homer started a five-run rally that completely turned the game around. The rookie sports a .340 average with a couple homers in his first 53 MLB at-bats, and he has a track record of hitting for average with decent pop and some speed in the minors. Accordingly, he's been in the lineup pretty regularly, which makes Slater a person of interest in many fantasy formats.
Jun 19 2017Slater is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater is just 2-for-15 (.133) over his last three contests, so he'll head to the bench for the first in nine games as Gorkys Hernandez takes over in left field. The 24-year-old has held his own as since he's joined the Giants, slashing .354/.415/.479 with one homer and eight RBI in 48 at-bats.
Jun 11 2017Slater will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the Twins, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.With the Giants returning Orlando Calixte to the minors earlier in the weekend, it appears Slater will be in store for full-time reps in left field for the time being. The 24-year-old is making his fourth consecutive start Sunday after going 3-for-8 with a home run over the preceding three contests.
Jun 11 2017Slater went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored Sunday against the Twins.If anyone on the Giants is taking advantage of increased playing time, it's Slater. He made his fourth straight start Sunday and looks to be in line to take the vast majority of reps in left field going forward. Since first appearing on June 2, he is hitting .320 with a .974 OPS n 29 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2017Slater went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two runs scored just Thursday's win over the Brewers.This was just the fourth game in the majors for the 24-year-old outfielder, so launching his first homer should help him settle in at the highest level. Slater posted a respectable .322/.381/.460 slash line through 196 plate appearances with Triple-A Sacramento this season and has a chance to carve out a fleeting role in the San Francisco outfield. It's still way too early to scoop him up in the majority of fantasy settings, though.
Jun 2 2017Slater's contract was purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Slater has fairly impressive numbers, slashing .322/.381/.460 with four home runs and four steals, although he projects as more of a fourth outfielder than regular. He has logged starts at all three outfield spots this season, so he should be pretty useful piece for manager Bruce Bochy. Justin Ruggiano was designated for assignment as a corresponding move.
Jun 2 2017Slater is starting in right field and hitting eighth Friday against the Phillies, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.His contract was purchased from Triple-A, and now we have a better idea of how the Giants may look to deploy him going forward. Slater can play all three outfield positions and can also man the keystone in a pinch. Most scouting reports suggest his ceiling is that of a utility player or fourth outfielder, but his Triple-A numbers (.322/.381/.460, four HR, four SB, 19.4 percent strikeout rate) and clear avenue to playing time make him a worthwhile flyer in deep mixers and NL-only leagues.
Jun 1 2017Slater has joined the Giants on their trip to Philadelphia and will have his contract purchased from Triple-A Fresno on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Slater is probably going to get work in left field with the big club, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. The former infielder has spent all of his 2017 farm games in the outfield or at designated hitter, and he's raking at Fresno (.322/.381/.460 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 196 plate appearances). The 24-year-old ranks a tepid 16th on RotoWire's Giants prospect rankings but could wind up as a useful depth piece in NL-only fantasy games -- if only for a brief stretch -- should he lock down at least a part-time role. Of course, the impending return of Hunter Pence (hamstring) could throw a wrench into that plan.