Mets DFA Austin Slater as outfielder carousel continues
Austin Slater has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets after a brief stint with the team. He struggled offensively, hitting .250 with one RBI in 21 plate appearances. This marks another unremarkable chapter in his career, having also performed poorly with the Yankees last season.
- ▪Austin Slater was DFA'd by the Mets after hitting .250 in 21 plate appearances over nine games.
- ▪He was signed by the Mets last month after being released by the Marlins.
- ▪Slater has had disappointing performances with both New York teams, including a .120 batting average with the Yankees last year.
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MLB New York Mets Mets DFA Austin Slater as outfielder carousel continues By Matt Ehalt Published May 19, 2026, 7:25 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Austin Slater’s time with the Mets went about as well as his stint with the Yankees. The Mets designated Slater for assignment Tuesday morning, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. Slater hit .250/.286/.300 with one RBI in 21 plate appearances spanning nine games, and did not appear in Tuesday’s 16-7 win in 12 innings. Austin Slater has been DFA’d by the Mets. Getty Images The Mets signed the 33-year-old last month after the Marlins released him, with the righty replacing Tommy Pham after he struggled in a limited stint. Luis Robert Jr.’s injury opened the door for a spot, but A.J.
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