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  "path": "/2026/06/austin-slater-elects-free-agency-2.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-22T20:53:15.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.mlbtraderumors.com",
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  "textContent": "Outfielder Austin Slater has elected free agency after clearing waivers, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Slater had been designated for assignment by the Rays last week. As a veteran with years of service time, he has the right to reject outright assignments in favor of the open market. Slater, 33, has continued […]",
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