On Tuesday, the Yankees will open up a series with the Houston Astros in New York.
The Yankees had the day off on Monday following an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday (at home).
Former New York Yankees 33-Year-Old Outfielder Released
GettyAustin Slater #29 of the New York Yankees bats against the Tampa Bay Rays during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York City.
Also on Tuesday, a recent Yankees player was released by the Tampa Bay Rays.
He had been at the Triple-A level.
MLB.com wrote (on August 25): “Durham Bulls released RF Austin Slater.”
GettyAustin Slater #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats in the bottom of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 9, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Slater appeared in seven games for the Rays earlier in the year.
Looking At Slater’s Career
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Austin Slater #29 after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2025, in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Slater was picked in the 8th round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He spent the first 7.5 seasons of his career with the San Francisco Giants.
Following San Francisco, Slater had stops with the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays over 10 total seasons at the MLB level.
Last season, the 33-year-old appeared in 14 games for the Yankees.
GettyAustin Slater #29 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York City.
Over 727 career games, Slater is batting .248 with 420 hits, 45 home runs, 187 RBIs, 238 runs and 53 stolen bases.
It will be interesting to see if he gets signed by another MLB team before the end of the 2026 season.
Looking At The Yankees And Rays
GettyNew York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during a pitching change in game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 74-56 record in 130 games.
They are 3.5 games back of the Rays.
GettyManager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Meanwhile, the Rays are the top team in the division with a 78-53 record in 131 games.
Former New York Yankees 33-Year-Old Outfielder Released By Current MLB Team