The Chicago White Sox reactivated outfielder Austin Slater from the injured list after his successful recovery from knee surgery for a meniscus tear. Slater performed well during rehab, batting .385 in four games. He expressed surprise at his swift recovery, which initially seemed daunting. Slater has contributed modestly since joining the team, and his return means less playing time for rookie Brooks Baldwin, who is being sent to Triple-A for more consistent play. Manager Will Venable highlights Baldwin's need for development as more players return from injuries.
"So imaging showed I had a slight tear. So I went under and had surgery and that was almost five weeks ago. So way faster than I thought."
"Anytime you miss an extended period, you know, and watching the guys, you just want to get back out there to help any way you can."
"With some of these guys coming back and getting healthy, it's going to be a little less playing time. And he's at a point in his career where he really needs to play."
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