Memories of Austin Slater

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Hours after inking Craig Kimbrel, the Rays signed Austin Slater to a minor league deal.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/sports/rays-sign-mets-castoff-austin-slater-to-minor-league-deal/

The Rays have done well with Mets castoffs and former Mets prospects these past few years, Steven Matz has done well for them this year, and last year Jake Mangum was solid. Edwin Uceta, Eric Orze and Cole Sulser have also found success there.