Austin Slater Opts Out of Rays MiLB Deal, Seeks MLB Contract
The veteran outfielder departs Tampa Bay's Triple-A roster after a strong showing and is now on the open market for a major-league opportunity.
Veteran outfielder Austin Slater has opted out of his minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, per beat reporter Robert Murray. Slater posted a .305/.407/.453 slash line across 35 games at Triple-A before exercising the opt-out clause. The 10-year MLB veteran is now actively seeking a major-league deal. His departure removes a depth outfield option from Tampa Bay's organizational pipeline.
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