Austin Slater
Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 204 lbs | Age : 31 | Bats: R
Eligible Draft Positions: OF,UT
YearABHRHRRBIBBKSBOUTSAVGOBPSLG
20231855024520205821350.2700.3480.400
202227773497344089122040.2640.3660.408
Austin Slater Nearing end of rehab
Slater (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.
Analysis: 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.
Austin Slater Re-signs with Giants
Slater (elbow) signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Giants on Friday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Hamstring problems sent Slater to the injured list twice early in the season, but he managed to bat .270 with a .748 OPS and 20 RBI across 207 plate appearances when healthy. Slater will turn 31 in December and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after undergoing right elbow surgery in October.

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