Angels cut Jorge Soler following MLB trade deadline moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels designated outfielder Jorge Soler for assignment on August 4, a day after trading several players to rebuild their roster. Soler, in the final year of a three-year, $42 million contract, struggled this season with a.203 batting average in 86 games. The Angels will owe a prorated portion of his 2026 salary if he is claimed by another team. This transaction follows a series of trades made by the Angels as they shift towards a youth movement, reflecting a commitment to rebuilding after a disappointing season.
- •Jorge Soler designated for assignment by the Angels
- •Soler had a.203 batting average this season
- •Angels made multiple trades to revamp roster
- •Soler in final year of $42 million contract
- •Los Angeles will cover prorated salary if claimed
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former All-Star, World Series MVP cut immediately after MLB trade deadline
"The Angels are on the hook for a prorated portion of the veteran's $42 million contract
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