HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 10: Austin Slater #13 of the San Francisco Giants bats in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
While there were several intriguing takeaways from the SF Giants Spring Training opener, manager Gabe Kapler revealed after the game that outfielder Austin Slater had to leave the game earlier than planned with a tight hamstring. Kapler reiterated that the move was precautionary, and Slater is not expected to miss an extended amount of time.