Rays sign Mets castoff Austin Slater to minor league deal — hours after inking Craig Kimbrel
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league deal shortly after acquiring veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel. Slater, who was recently designated for assignment by the New York Mets, brings experience as a right-handed hitter. This marks Slater's fourth team in 2026, as he previously had brief stints with the Tigers and Marlins before joining the Rays.
- ▪Austin Slater was designated for assignment by the Mets after a short stint with the team.
- ▪He has joined the Rays on a minor league deal, providing depth for the organization.
- ▪Craig Kimbrel also signed with the Rays on the same day, marking his 11th team in his career.
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MLB Rays sign Mets castoff Austin Slater to minor league deal — hours after inking Craig Kimbrel By Mark Suleymanov Published May 26, 2026, 10:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Tampa Bay is looking to find a ray of light among the Mets’ castoffs. Hours after signing veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, the Rays agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Austin Slater on Tuesday, FanSided’s Robert Murray reported. Slater, 33, was designated for assignment by the Mets last week after appearing in nine games with the team, slashing .250/.286/.300 with one RBI across 20 at-bats. Austin Slater has joined the Rays on a minor league deal after a brief stint with the Mets.
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