Slater will head to the open market for the fourth time since spring training after having parted ways with the Tigers, Marlins, Mets and most recently, the Rays. The 33-year-old was up with Tampa Bay for about a week and a half, handling a short-side platoon role in the corner outfield while going 6-for-22 with two doubles, three walks and three stolen bases over seven games. Slater could quickly catch on elsewhere with an organization looking to bring aboard a right-handed bench bat.

The veteran outfielder joined Tampa Bay on a minor-league deal in late May and was added to the big-league roster June 8. Slater went 6-for-22 with three walks, two doubles, three steals, an RBI and two runs in seven games for the Rays, but he'll be the odd man out after the club activated Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) from the injured list. Slater has already seen action with three MLB clubs in 2026 and could return to free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.