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3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Austin Slater trade: Yankees acquire White Sox outfielder. How does he fit in?
NEW YORK – Right-handed hitting Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater is headed to the Bronx. As first reported by Jack Curry of YES Network, the Yankees have traded for Slater, 32, on Wednesday, on the eve of MLB's trade deadline. Arriving from Chicago, Slater was placed on the Yankees' active roster about an hour before Wednesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with lefty-hitting catcher-first baseman J.C. Escarra optioned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In exchange for Slater, the Yankees sent minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl to Chicago. Ziehl, 22, has a 4.15 ERA in 16 combined games (15 starts) in 2025 with Class A affiliates Tampa and Hudson Valley. A fourth-round draft pick out of the University of Miami in 2024, the right-handed Ziehl was ranked as the Yankees' No. 18 prospect by MLB Pipeline. Before Thursday's 6 p.m. deadline the Yankees will be actively seeking to add a starting pitcher and multiple relievers. So far, the Yankees' three trades during this period have all been for offensive players – third baseman Ryan McMahon, utility player Amed Rosario and now Slater. How Austin Slater fits with Yankees Slater could be used in a left field platoon with switch-hitting Jasson Dominguez, who has struggled hitting against left-handed pitching. In 77 plate appearances this year against lefty pitching, Slater has posted an .859 OPS. All five of his home runs this season have been hit against left-handed pitching. "Really excited about the move,'' said Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who has "more roster flexibility'' with the acquisitions of Slater and Rosario, who "both hit left-handed pitching really well. "And he's swinging the bat really well right now,'' Boone said of Slater's .853 OPS over his last eight games, since July 13. Boone did not dismiss the idea of a platoon situation in left field. "We haven't had that luxury here a lot of years,'' said Boone, who could also play Rosario at third base over the lefty-hitting McMahon against left-handed starters. Slater is mainly a corner outfielder but has appeared in center field (two games) and at first base (one game) with the White Sox this season. Currently, the Yankees are playing without slugging MVP captain and right fielder Aaron Judge (right flexor strain), who might be ready to come off the 10-day injury list next week - but only in a designated hitter capacity at first. Overall, Slater is batting .236 with a .721 OPS in 51 games this year. He missed time earlier this year due to a meniscus tear to his right knee. Since the opening of the 2024 season, Slater has played with four clubs, the Giants, Reds, Orioles and White Sox. To add Slater on the 40-man roster, the Yankees transferred Clarke Schmidt (elbow surgery) to the 60-day IL. This article originally appeared on Austin Slater trade: Yankees acquiring White Sox outfielder
a day ago
- Sport
Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox
CHICAGO -- Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield ranks with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow. The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with five home runs and 11 RBIs in 51 games with the White Sox this season. The well-traveled Slater can play all three outfield positions. He spent the first seven-plus seasons of his career with San Francisco before being traded to Cincinnati last summer. New York will be Slater's fifth team in just over a year. The Yankees will assume $564,516 of Slater's remaining $1.75 million salary, which also will increase their luxury tax by about $621,000. The trade is the latest in what has been a busy run-up to Thursday's deadline by New York. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from Colorado and infielder Amed Rosario from Washington over the last week.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield ranks with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow. The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with five homers and 11 RBIs in 51 games with the White Sox this season. He has an .859 OPS against left-handed pitching. 'Really enjoyed my time here and met some incredible people,' Slater said. 'Super fun clubhouse to be in. But then also really excited to go play for the Yankees. One of those teams as a kid you always dream about playing for. And they are right in a race for the playoffs. Excited to go there and try to help them out.' The well-traveled Slater can play all three outfield positions. He spent the first seven-plus seasons of his career with San Francisco before being traded to Cincinnati last summer. New York will be Slater's fifth team in just over a year. 'At this point, we're a little more prepared than we were last year,' Slater said. 'It was something, there was always writing on the wall that it could happen. That maybe helped us mentally prepare a little bit more this year.' The Yankees will assume $564,516 of Slater's remaining $1.75 million salary, which also will increase their luxury tax by about $621,000. The trade is the latest in what has been a busy run-up to Thursday's deadline by New York. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from Colorado and infielder Amed Rosario from Washington over the last week. The last-place White Sox scratched right-hander Adrian Houser from his scheduled start Wednesday against Philadelphia. But center fielder Luis Robert Jr. — another player who could be on the move ahead of the deadline — was in the lineup. The 32-year-old Houser has been a pleasant surprise for Chicago after signing a $1.35 million, one-year contract on May 20. He is 6-2 with a 2.10 ERA in 11 starts. 'Just with Houser, we were transparent with him, just the market around him and the potential for a trade,' White Sox manager Will Venable said of the pitching change. 'Just thought it was in everyone's best interest to switch starters today.' The White Sox also recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte before their series finale against the Phillies. ___ AP MLB:
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
Lorna Slater says she has the experience to remain co-leader of the party
One of those candidates is Lorna Slater who has been co-leader for the last six years. On Wednesday morning the Lothians MSP was in her local park speaking to the media. She outlined why she believes that The Scottish Greens are in the ascendancy. She said: 'The Scottish Greens have really grown, and our success over the last few years has been really significant. With going into government for the first time, increasing our number of MSPs and of course, our number of councillors across the country, Greens are more influential than ever. 'In next year's Holyrood election, we have the far right coming to Scotland with an anti-trans, anti-immigrant, racist agenda. Climate denial has already arrived in The Scottish Parliament, and The Scottish Greens need to clearly stand against that.' Asked about the Deposit Return Scheme which was disastrous for The Scottish Government and for Ms Slater personally, she explained that the legislation was already in place – and that she had tried hard to implement it. She said: 'The legislation was passed in 2020 before I was elected, and it was my job to get it launched in Scotland. We were weeks away from launch. 'Biffa the contractor had sites all over Scotland. We had businesses all over Scotland who had their reverse vending machines installed. We were ready to go for launch when the UK Government, spearheaded by Alister Jack, decided to shut down the scheme. 'That was so frustrating, and it was an abuse of Scottish devolution, of the Scotland Act, because Scotland, under the Scotland Act, has the power to implement those kind of schemes. 'Unfortunately, post Brexit, that internal market act now exists, which the UK Government can use to stop Scotland from taking forward recycling schemes. 'Fortunately, now the UK Government has finally, after years of prevarication, passed the legislation for their deposit return scheme down in England. So we will be getting a deposit return scheme in Scotland, but unfortunately, that will be on England's schedule instead of the schedule voted for by The Scottish Parliament.' She also explained that the Greens had a range of achievements against their name including the free bus travel for under 22 year olds. She continued: 'The next co leaders will be sharing a platform with Nigel Farage, and Russell Findlay, who are climate denying, anti immigration, and anti trans. The Scottish Greens need to push back against that, and I've got the experience and the confidence. I'm the last woman party leader standing in Scotland, and I want to be on that platform, taking them on with an anti racist, human rights agenda where we're looking at actually making Scotland a fairer and greener place, tackling the climate crisis and continuing to put in place policies that matter to people.' The nominated candidates are: Dominic Ashmole, Ross Greer MSP, Gillian Mackay MSP and Lorna Slater MSP. Any combination of the four candidates may be elected and the election process opens on 13 August, closes on 22 August and the results will be published on 29 August. Any hustings for the leadership roles will begin on Monday 4 August. Lorna Slater MSP Like this: Like Related
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from Chicago White Sox
Article content Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees. Article content The Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. Article content The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield ranks with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow. Article content The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with five homers and 11 RBIs in 51 games with the White Sox this season. He has an .859 OPS against left-handed pitching. Article content Article content 'Really enjoyed my time here and met some incredible people,' Slater said. 'Super fun clubhouse to be in. But then also really excited to go play for the Yankees. One of those teams as a kid you always dream about playing for. And they are right in a race for the playoffs. Excited to go there and try to help them out.' Article content Article content The well-traveled Slater can play all three outfield positions. He spent the first seven-plus seasons of his career with San Francisco before being traded to Cincinnati last summer. New York will be Slater's fifth team in just over a year. Article content 'At this point, we're a little more prepared than we were last year,' Slater said. 'It was something, there was always writing on the wall that it could happen. That maybe helped us mentally prepare a little bit more this year.' Article content The Yankees will assume $564,516 of Slater's remaining $1.75 million salary, which also will increase their luxury tax by about $621,000. Article content Article content The trade is the latest in what has been a busy run-up to Thursday's deadline by New York. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from Colorado and infielder Amed Rosario from Washington over the last week. Article content The last-place White Sox scratched right-hander Adrian Houser from his scheduled start Wednesday against Philadelphia. But center fielder Luis Robert Jr. — another player who could be on the move ahead of the deadline — was in the lineup. Article content The 32-year-old Houser has been a pleasant surprise for Chicago after signing a $1.35 million, one-year contract on May 20. He is 6-2 with a 2.10 ERA in 11 starts. Article content 'Just with Houser, we were transparent with him, just the market around him and the potential for a trade,' White Sox manager Will Venable said of the pitching change. 'Just thought it was in everyone's best interest to switch starters today.'
