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Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment amid trade deadline moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment amid trade deadline moves

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels have designated designated hitter Jorge Soler for assignment as of Tuesday. The team has been active in the trade market, looking to offload players before the deadline. Soler, a two-time World Series champion and the 2021 World Series MVP, has played 86 games this season, hitting 12 home runs. He was fourth on the Angels in home runs. Teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians may show interest in Soler to bolster their roster as they approach the postseason.

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What We Know

•Jorge Soler was designated for assignment by the Angels.
•He has a career postseason OPS of 1.027 with seven home runs.
•Potential interest from teams needing right-side power.
•The Angels traded away another key home run hitter, Jo Adell.

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