# Mets Designate Austin Slater for Assignment

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Podcast: [New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-mets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458095)
Published: 2026-05-20T03:45:13+00:00
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## Resource

The New York Mets have designated outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team. Slater, who was acquired in late April to bolster production against left-handed pitchers, struggled with a .250 batting average and inconsistent on-base performance. This move comes after Slaters previous stints with the Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, both of which ended prematurely. The Mets will now explore opportunities with younger outfielders like Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, Tyrone Taylor, and Vidal Bruján. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c972ae1aa9fecd77

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