The Chicago White Sox's outfielder Austin Slater has been placed on the 10-day injured list owing to a meniscus tear in his right knee, which could lead to a long recovery. This injury further complicates an already depleted outfield after Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman were also sidelined due to injuries. The team is uncertain about a timeline for Slater's return, with the possibility of surgery hanging in the balance. Slater's past injury during Spring Training and his underwhelming statistics last season raise concerns about his effectiveness moving forward.
Manager Will Venable confirmed that while there's no definitive timeline for Austin Slater's recovery from his meniscus tear, the team's outfield situation has become precarious.
The severity of Slater's meniscus tear could lead to a return in a few weeks, or he may face a couple of months if surgery is necessary.
With Slater's injury compounding those of Benintendi and Tauchman, the White Sox are left with an unconventional outfield, particularly in corner roles.
Despite having signed a one-year deal with the Sox, Slater's production from last season raises questions about his role going forward amid mounting injuries.
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