The Los Angeles Angels have designated Jorge Soler for assignment, according to multiple reports, ending his time with the club.
The transaction removes Soler from their 40-man roster, and they now have seven days to either release him, trade him or place him on waivers. The move comes a day after MLB’s trade deadline.
Soler, 34, is a former All-Star who won World Series MVP with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. Soler hit three home runs in the series that helped propel the Braves past the Houston Astros in six games. He played two seasons with the Miami Marlins after that World Series and was named an All-Star in 2023.
Soler spent the 2024 season split between the Braves and San Francisco Giants before joining the Angeles in 2024 via trade from the Braves. He’s playing on the third year of a three-year, $42 million contract that he signed to join the Giants in 2024.
Soler has regressed at the plate this season with a slash line of .203/.291/.273 in 86 games. He’s remained productive despite his diminished hitting with 12 home runs and 49 RBI. A former full-time outfielder, Soler has played primarily this season at designated hitter. The Angels are in last place in the AL West at 43-69.
Soler’s 215 career home runs and postseason experience could make him attractive to a contending team seeking to add depth. Whether any team thinks it’s worth taking on the remainder of his salary rather than wait for him to clear waivers or be released is another story.
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