Austin Slater
LF,CF,RF - San Francisco Giants - IL7
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Eligibility
The Giants have placed Austin Slater on the 7-day IL with a concussion.
Fantasy Impact
Slater was removed from Friday’s game with concussion-like symptoms. The Giants have recalled Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento.
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.
