Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler went 1-for-4 on Saturday, blasting his first home run of the season in the 10-4 win over the Guardians. The veteran drove in two runs, scored twice, and was also hit by a pitch in the contest. The former All-Star has a hit in six of eight games thus far, however, it hasn't amounted to much as he owns a .207-1-3-4-0 stat line with a .285 wOBA and 80 wRC+. Long known not only for his power, but also his ability to draw a walk, the 33-year-old has just two walks in 34 plate appearances, coming in at a 5.9 percent rate, which is his lowest rate since the 2015 season (10.7 percent career mark). Hopefully Saturday's home run gets him going, otherwise, fantasy managers who didn't spend much draft capital on him might start looking elsewhere for better production.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is expected to hit near the top of the batting order during the 2025 season. Manager Ron Washington said he believes Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Soler will be the top three hitters in the lineup. This is an interesting development given Soler isn't your typical top-of-the-order player. This will be Soler's first season in Los Angeles after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves following the 2024 season. The veteran slugger could benefit from possibly hitting in front of Trout in the batting order. Soler doesn't offer a ton from a fantasy perspective, but his power alone does give him value.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler is being traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange right-hander Griffin Canning according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Last season with both the Giants and Braves, Soler held a .241/.338/.442 line with 21 home runs, 64 RBI with a 68:141 BB:K ratio. Canning held an underwhelming 5.19 ERA, 1.40 WHIP with a 66:130 BB:K ratio across 171 2/3 innings of work. Soler should be expected to have a spot in the Opening Day lineup either serving as an outfielder or the designated hitter. Canning will likely compete for a spot in a crowded Atlanta rotation that will welcome back ace Spencer Strider who missed most of the 2024 season due to UCL damage in his throwing elbow.
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) is back in right field and is batting second against the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore at Truist Park on Friday night. Soler is returning to the starting lineup after missing more than a week with a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers in need of power will want to get Soler back into their lineups this weekend. It's been a down year for the right-handed slugger, but he has gone 12-for-46 (.261) with four home runs and 11 RBI in his first 15 games back with Atlanta after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline. Soler has a homer and two RBI in two career at-bats against Gore. He has hit .280 (28-for-100) on the year against lefties, but only with five of his 16 total home runs.
Jorge Soler Ramps Up His Activities, Could Return Friday
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) ramped up his activities a bit with his running on Thursday, and barring a setback, he could return to the starting lineup on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival Washington Nationals at Truist Park. Soler has been out of the team's lineup since injuring his left hamstring last Wednesday, but the 32-year-old right-handed slugger should rejoin the lineup this weekend. The fact that he appeared as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday is a sign that the Braves feel confident he won't need a trip to the injured list. Ramon Laureano is starting in right field again on Thursday and is batting fifth in the series finale against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Soler has hit .261 (12-for-46) with four home runs and 11 RBI in 15 games since being acquired in a trade with the San Francisco Giants at the deadline.
Jorge Soler Still Out, Likely To Return Later This Week
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) has been running the bases and is hitting, but he remains out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Soler remains day-to-day and is likely to return later this week, most likely for the series opener on Friday against the visiting division-rival Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old veteran right-handed slugger is missing his sixth straight game, but he sounds likely to avoid a trip to the injured list due to a strained left hamstring. Soler came in to pinch hit on Tuesday and drew a walk in the eighth inning before being lifted for a pinch-runner. Ramon Laureano is making another start in right field for Atlanta on Wednesday and is batting eighth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. In the tough matchup, DFS managers should be looking to avoid Laureano.
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) is still sidelined for the Braves on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Ramon Laureano is starting in right field for Atlanta and is batting in the two-hole versus Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler. Soler suffered a strained left hamstring last Wednesday and will now sit out his fifth straight game as a result. If the 32-year-old veteran right-handed slugger isn't able to get back in Atlanta's starting lineup by the end of the week, he could require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Soler was a disappointment with the San Francisco Giants earlier this year before being traded to Atlanta, where he's gone 12-for-45 (.267) with four home runs and 11 RBI in 13 games since the end of July. Laureano is in an interesting lineup spot on Tuesday, but he's also in a shy-away matchup against Wheeler. He's hitting .224/.296/.410 on the year with seven homers and four stolen bases. UPDATE: Soler thinks he'll be ready by Friday.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (hamstring) will be kept out of the lineup on Sunday afternoon for the fourth straight game. Soler was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain on Thursday but remains day-to-day. As a result, veteran Ramon Laureano will cover right field again. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 32-year-old's status prior to their three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies, which kicks off on Tuesday evening. The slugger has once again enjoyed a nice power season, hitting 16 long balls so far with a .244/.339/.438 line. He returned to Atlanta at the deadline, where he won World Series MVP in 2021. When he returns to the lineup, he and Michael Harris II should share leadoff duties. Laureano could be a value play in DFS this afternoon as he will bat in the five-hole against Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz, who holds a 7.98 ERA.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran slugger suffered a left hamstring strain during Wednesday's contest. He hasn't played since then, but the Braves don't believe Soler will require a trip to the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 32-year-old as day-to-day. In his absence, Marcell Ozuna will bat third and serve as the designated hitter against right-hander Jose Soriano. It also means Ramon Laureano will probably see more action in right field, but he doesn't offer much upside with the bat. Fantasy managers who have Soler rostered are likely going to have to wait a few more days. Hopefully Soler can return by early next week at the latest. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates on his status.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) has a mild left hamstring strain. He is considered day-to-day, and he'll stay with the team on their current road trip. It's good news for Soler, who thinks there's a chance he could play for the Braves during this weekend's series against the Los Angeles Angels but will sit Friday's series opener in Anaheim. Manager Brian Snitker may take a cautious approach and sit the 32-year-old veteran slugger until the start of next week's series against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Soler exited Wednesday night's game against the San Francisco Giants as a precaution after his hamstring tightened while he was attempting to beat out a grounder in the fourth inning. Michael Harris II should reclaim his spot atop Atlanta's lineup in games Soler ends up missing.
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