Austin Slater: News, Stats, Bio, & More - NBC Sports
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www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Austin Slater as of May 2026:
- Slater is reported to have joined the New York Mets, after the Miami Marlins DFA’d him and he cleared waivers. This move was highlighted by multiple outlets in late April 2026 and solidified into a contract with the Mets in early May 2026.
- Prior to the Mets deal, there were mentions of Slater being with the Miami Marlins and previously being with the Tigers in spring training, with various updates about injuries and roster status. These pieces provide context to his 2025–2026 movement and veteran outfielder role.
- For a broad, ongoing view of his status, outlets such as FOX Sports and RotoWire have tracked his free-agent path and subsequent signing with the Mets, including notes on his platoon potential and lefty-friendly use.
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, one-paragraph summary with the exact contract terms (length, dollars) and the Mets’ current outfield outlook, or set up a quick timeline of his transactions this year.