Austin Slater

The Detroit Tigers signed Austin Slater to a minor league contract Tuesday, including an invitation to big league spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Slater, 33, appeared in 65 games between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, posting a .216/.270/.372 slash line. He will provide the Tigers with additional outfield depth.

Austin Slater was reinstated from the IL on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Slater was a deadline acquisition, but after playing in just three games for the Yankees, he landed on the IL with a hamstring strain. A month later, the 32-year-old is ready to return and get some playing time against left-handed pitching. J.C. Escarra has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Austin Slater has resumed some baseball activities and on-field drills.

Fantasy Impact

After being sidelined since August 5 with a left hamstring strain, Slater is making progress as he's begun baseball activities. The outfielder is expected to be activated sometime in September.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Austin Slater will miss 4-6 weeks with his hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Slater was placed on the injured list earlier this week. He will be sidelined into September.

The Yankees placed OF Austin Slater on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Slater will miss some time after leaving Monday's game early. José Caballero and Amed Rosario could see some more at-bats in his absence.