"Slater was in camp on a minor league contract, and as an Article XX(B) free agent, the first of his three opt-out clauses fell this weekend. Slater exercised his opt-out, and the Tigers chose to part ways with the outfielder rather than add him to the 40-man roster."
"While a Detroit lineup heavy in left-handed bats could get another lefty swinger if top prospect Kevin McGonigle makes the team, the Tigers have Matt Vierling, Jahmai Jones, and Javier Baez set for platoon or bench duty as right-handed hitters."
"Slater is entering his age-33 season, and now looking for a job in what would be his tenth MLB season. The majority of that time was spent with San Francisco, but Slater has since bounced around since the Giants dealt him to the Reds in July 2024."
Austin Slater was released by the Tigers after exercising his opt-out clause as an Article XX(B) free agent. The Tigers opted not to add him to the 40-man roster. There is a possibility he could re-sign with Detroit. The team is satisfied with their right-handed hitting depth, featuring players like Matt Vierling and Javier Baez. Slater, entering his age-33 season, has had a challenging career with a .212/.299/.314 slash line and has faced injuries in recent seasons.
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