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San Francisco Giants set to call up outfielder Austin Slater

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He will join the team tomorrow in Philadelphia, according to Andrew Baggarly. The former eighth-round pick, was hitting .322/.381/.460 with four home runs and 26 RBIs in 174 at-bats for the Rivercats. As Baggarly also pointed out, he will become the first member of the Giants’ 2014 draft class to reach the major leagues.

The Giants have not announced a corresponding move, but all three outfielders are candidates to be designated for assignment. Gorkys Hernandez, Aaron Hill and Justin Ruggiano have all provided the Giants with minimal return so far this season.