Cincinnati Reds acquire Austin Slater from San Francisco Giants for Alex Young and cash; Slater becomes a free agent in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds acquire Austin Slater from San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Alex Young and cash. Slater, a strong left-handed hitter, will be a potential platoon partner for the Reds. Giants receive Young and will option him to Triple-A. Slater signed a one-year, $4M contract with Giants in 2024, totaling career earnings of $11.5M. He becomes a free agent in 2025.