"The Yankees are adding another veteran bat to the mix ahead of their crucial weekend set with the Blue Jays. Austin Slater has officially been reinstated from the injured list. Slater has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain on August 4 against the Texas Rangers. His initial timeline called for a 4-to-6 week recovery. The 32-year-old was able to work his way into five minor league rehab games over the past week, and now he's officially been deemed ready to make his return."
"Slater appeared in just three games with the Bombers prior to the injury. He was acquired from the White Sox ahead of the trade deadline to provide a boost against left-handed pitching. Now back healthy, it'll be interesting to see how Aaron Boone utilizes him down the stretch. In a corresponding roster move, J.C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A following Thursday's win over the Astros."
Austin Slater has been reinstated from the injured list after suffering a hamstring strain on August 4 against the Texas Rangers. The 32-year-old faced an initial 4-to-6 week recovery but completed five minor league rehab games this week and is cleared to return. Slater had appeared in three games with the Yankees prior to the injury and was acquired from the White Sox before the trade deadline to help against left-handed pitching. Aaron Boone will determine Slater's role down the stretch. J.C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A following Thursday's win over the Astros.
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