The New York Yankees traded for Austin Slater at the trade deadline. They gave up their No. 18 prospect at the time, Gage Ziehl.
Slater is now on the injured list with a hamstring strain. With an injury that could sideline him for multiple weeks, potentially ending his regular season, the move is shaping up to be a failure for the Yankees. FanSided's Joseph Kallan predicted he would be off the roster by the start of next month.
"Slater never truly got his opportunity to shine given the Yankees' already crowded outfield, making just one start before pinch-hitting in two games," wrote Kallan. "He was originally scouted as someone who could perform well against left-handed pitchers and had the versatility to play all three outfield positions. Unfortunately, a hamstring injury expected to