White Sox Sign Slater to One-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million, with potential performance bonuses up to $500,000. Slater, who turns 32 soon, played the 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles, hitting .209 with two home runs and 18 RBIs over 84 games. His career stats include a .252 batting average, 40 home runs, and 171 RBIs in 634 games. This signing follows the White Sox's historically poor 41-121 season, after which they appointed Will Venable as the new manager. Slater is expected to provide depth in the outfield, joining Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr., and may see more playing time due to his familiarity with Chicago's new director of hitting, Ryan Fuller. The White Sox aim to bolster their roster with experienced MLB talent as they look to improve in the upcoming season.