Austin Slater News: Pops first homer

Slater went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Angels.

He was in the starting lineup with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for the Angels, and Slater took him deep in the second inning. While that was a positive start to the season, he replaced by a pinch hitter as soon as he was set to face a right-handed pitcher. It's unclear whether that usage will continue or if the move was made for a defensive upgrade with the White Sox up by six runs late in the game.