Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment after trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have designated Jorge Soler for assignment, ending his tenure with the team. The decision follows the MLB trade deadline, and the Angels now have seven days to release, trade, or place him on waivers. Soler, 34, is a former All-Star and World Series MVP, hitting three home runs during the 2021 series. He had a challenging season with a batting average of.203 across 86 games, contributing 12 home runs and 49 RBI as a designated hitter. The Angels sit last in the AL West with a record of 43-69.
- •Soler designated for assignment post-trade deadline.
- •He is a former All-Star and World Series MVP.
- •Soler's season stats include a.203 batting average and 12 home runs.
- •Angels sit at 43-69, last in the AL West.
- •Team has seven days to decide on Soler's future.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Angels DFA former All-Star, World Series MVP Jorge Soler
"Soler hit three home runs en route to winning World Series MVP with the Braves in 2021 and has been an All-Star since.
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