Reds Trade for Giants' Veteran Outfielder Austin Slater

Cincinnati acquires Slater and cash, sending left-handed reliever Alex Young back to San Francisco.

Slater, a career-long Giant, has struggled this season with a .200 batting average and injuries.
The Reds, dealing with multiple outfield injuries, seek to bolster their lineup with Slater's versatility.
Young, who had a successful 2022 stint with the Giants, will start in Triple-A Sacramento.
Both teams are competing for NL Wild Card spots, adding urgency to the trade.
Slater's move ends his decade-long tenure with the Giants, where he was the longest-tenured player.