Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Austin Slater, 33-year-old outfielder, was designated for assignment by the New York Mets after just 21 plate appearances and less than a month with the team. In his brief stint with the Mets, Slater hit .250/.286/.300 with a 69 wRC+, significantly underperforming expectations. This marks his second unsuccessful stint with the Yankees and follows his recent release by the Miami Marlins after only 12 appearances. The Mets replaced him with prospect Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse as they continue to struggle offensively despite having one of baseball's highest payrolls.
Strengths
- + Veteran experience with multiple MLB teams
- + Previously played for Yankees organization
Weaknesses
- - Extremely poor performance with Mets (.250 BA, 69 wRC+)
- - Designated for assignment after only 21 plate appearances
- - Recently released by Miami Marlins after 12 appearances
- - Failed to produce as expected in platoon role against lefties
- - Redundant role with emergence of Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing
- - Age 33 with declining production trajectory
- - Second unsuccessful stint with Yankees
- - Unable to contribute to team's offensive struggles despite high payroll
About
Austin Slater is a left fielder for the Miami Marlins.
Player Overview
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Miami Marlins
Recent News
Mets To Promote Nick Morabito
May 19, 2026
Mets designated OF Austin Slater for assignment.
May 19, 2026
Mets designating outfielder Austin Slater for assignment: report
May 19, 2026
Mets designate Austin Slater for assignment
May 19, 2026
Mets promoting prospect Nick Morabito to replace Austin Slater on the roster
May 19, 2026