Austin Slater Seeks MLB Return | Tampa Bay Rays News

Austin Slater is jumping ship from Tampa Bay, opting out of his minor league deal to chase a major league contract — and teams are already lining up. After limited MLB action since June but strong Triple-A numbers, the veteran outfielder brings elite lefty-hitting prowess and leadership that fits contending or rebuilding squads. The Phillies, Mariners, and Pirates are in the mix, with Philly eyeing his bat off the bench against southpaws and Seattle needing help against lefties. With roster expansion looming on September 1st, Slater’s big league return could happen sooner than expected — and it’s no surprise why teams are circling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b868da0ddafb9050