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Marlins Sign Austin Slater to Big-League Deal
The Miami Marlins, who are dealing with a rash of injuries to their outfielders, are signing free-agent outfielder Austin Slater to an undisclosed one-year big-league deal on Tuesday, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Slater became a free agent last week after opting out of his deal with the Detroit Tigers. The 33-year-old veteran will give the Fish plenty of experience, a trusted glove in the outfield for late in games, and a solid bat against left-handed pitchers. He spent the 2025 season (his ninth in the big leagues) with the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, hitting just .216/.270/.372 with a .642 OPS, five home runs, 13 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 65 games played. Kyle Stowers (hamstring) and Esteury Ruiz (oblique) won't be ready for Opening Day, perhaps giving Slater an opening to serve on the short side of a platoon in Miami early on. Slater has a .787 OPS with 30 of his 45 career home runs against southpaws in over 1,000 plate appearances.
Source: Sports Grid - Craig Mish
Source: Sports Grid - Craig Mish
