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White Sox's Slater Out 4-6 Weeks After Surgery

4/17/2025

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White Sox outfielder Austin Slater faces a tough road ahead after undergoing meniscus surgery on his right knee, sidelining him for 4-6 weeks. In his brief eight-game stint this season, he managed a .250 batting average with one home run. Slater joins fellow injured outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman, leaving Michael A. Taylor to step up in their absence.

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White Sox outfielder Austin Slater faces a tough road ahead after undergoing meniscus surgery on his right knee, sidelining him for 4-6 weeks. In his brief eight-game stint this season, he managed a .250 batting average with one home run. Slater joins fellow injured outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman, leaving Michael A. Taylor to step up in their absence.