Height
6'4"
Weight
222 lbs
Age
28
College
New Mexico
Draft
2019, Rd 3, #86
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 84 | 3.3021584 | 8-7 | 88 | 1.0467626 | 0.0 | 5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Justin Slaten's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Red Sox earns a B+ CVI, representing shrewd roster building in today's bullpen market. The right-hander brings above-average starter upside at a price point that's essentially risk-free for Boston, who can evaluate his fit within their competitive window without any long-term financial commitment. Relief pitching remains notoriously volatile year-to-year, but Slaten's track record suggests he can provide meaningful innings while the Red Sox continue developing their farm system arms. At under $1M annually, this contract allows Boston to allocate resources elsewhere while still addressing bullpen depth — exactly the type of value play that contending teams need to execute. The short-term nature also preserves flexibility if Slaten outperforms expectations and commands a larger deal, or if Boston's internal options emerge faster than anticipated.
Performance Analysis
Justin Slaten grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.43 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.04 WHIP across 89.1 innings pitched with a 8.4 K/9 rate. His 8-6 record with 5 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a sophomore at 28, Justin is a key contributor for the Red Sox.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs SD | L 2-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs SD | W 5-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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