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Marlins cut ties with former Yankees, White Sox veteran for .460 OPS reason
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins have released outfielder Austin Slater after he posted a .460 OPS in 12 games. Slater, who was signed to fill in for an injured player, had no extra-base hits and struck out nine times in 28 at-bats.
Key points
- Marlins release Austin Slater after 12 games
- Slater had a .460 OPS during his time with the team
- He recorded no extra-base hits and nine strikeouts
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When All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers went down with an injury during spring training for the Miami Marlins, the NL East club knew they had to make an addition to the roster.
They needed someone with plenty of Major League experience and who could potentially produce on offense.
After being granted his release by the Detroit Tigers, the Marlins signed outfielder Austin Slater to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Slater did not last long with the Fish, playing just 12 games before being designated for assignment, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid. The 33-year-old had no extra-base hits and nine strikeouts in 28 trips to the plate.
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The Marlins have five days to trade or put Slater, who made his MLB debut in 2017 with the San Francisco Giants and has hit 45 career home runs, on waivers.
Q&A
Why did the Miami Marlins release Austin Slater?
The Marlins released Austin Slater due to his poor performance, specifically a .460 OPS in 12 games.
What was Austin Slater's performance with the Marlins?
Austin Slater played 12 games for the Marlins, recording no extra-base hits and striking out nine times in 28 plate appearances.
Which teams did Austin Slater play for before joining the Marlins?
Before joining the Marlins, Austin Slater played for the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox.