Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 5:59pm

SLATER TRADED AGAIN

The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Austin Slater, infielder Livan Soto and cash from the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later.

What does it give the Baltimore Orioles
Slater joins the Orioles just a few weeks after a trade from the Giants to the Reds. He has struggled this season, but it appears the O's will give him a look as a bench outfielder and platoon bat against left-handers. They also reacquires Soto for a third time this season. Baltimore must see something in the light-hitting infielder to once again want him as depth in the minors.

What does it give the Cincinnati Reds
For the Reds, this trade was about roster management. They made a few other deals on deadline day, and to make room for the new additions they shipped out Slater and Soto. A player to be named later is all they will get in return here, but that is at least something. Slater had only been a Red for a few weeks, and Soto had been designated for assignment earlier in the day.

Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact with this trade. Slater is unlikely to see many at-bats with the Orioles, and Soto will most likely be playing in the minor leagues.

Player focus

Baltimore Orioles

Austin Slater OF

Livan Soto IF

cash

Cincinnati Reds

player to be named later