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Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment, add six players to roster

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment, add six players to roster

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels designated Jorge Soler for assignment and added six new players to their roster following the trade deadline on August 3, 2026. The team recalled Ryan Johnson, Adam Frazier, and Ben Joyce, while selecting contracts for Shaun Anderson and Blake Weiman. Moisés Ballesteros also joins the roster. This move comes after the Angels traded seven players leading up to the deadline, unable to find a trade partner for Soler, who has struggled this season.

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By the Numbers

•Angels announced six roster changes on August 4, 2026
•Soler failed to find a trade partner, designated for assignment
•Ryan Johnson, Adam Frazier, and Ben Joyce recalled
•Shaun Anderson and Blake Weiman's contracts selected
•Moisés Ballesteros added after trade deadline acquisitions

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The Los Angeles Angels made six additions to their MLB roster following a the deadline, designating Jorge Soler for assignment in the process. The post Angels DFA All-Star, Add 6 Players to MLB Roster Following Overhaul appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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