Austin Slater

Giants outfielder Austin Slater is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Slater started in right field on Monday and went 0-for-2 before being lifted by a pinch-hitter. He will hit the bench with a righty Ryan Brasier opening for the Dodgers on Tuesday as he hit .270 with five homers in 89 games in the 2023 campaign.

Giants manager Bob Melvin said Austin Slater had "a little setback" on his right elbow injury.

Fantasy Impact

Melvin added he isn't sure if Slater will be ready for the start of the season. Luis Matos could take that roster spot to open the season as a result.

Austin Slater is on a throwing program in camp.

Fantasy Impact

Slater is recovering from elbow surgery. This should lead to more reps for Luis Matos in camp.

Giants outfielder Austin Slater is on the bench Monday versus the D-backs.

Fantasy Impact

Slater started Sunday's series finale with the Red Sox but logged just one at-bat with a left-handed opener going for the Red Sox. Slater struck out in that at-bat and now sits with a .288 average along with five homers, two stolen bases, and an .808 OPS across 123 trips to the plate on the season.

Austin Slater went 1-for-2 with two RBI, including a solo home run, helping the Giants secure an 8-3 win against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

With this performance, Slater now has a .298 batting average, five home runs, and 16 RBI on the season.