Angels' Jorge Soler emerges as top trade candidate ahead of deadline

Jorge Soler has become a leading candidate for a trade from the Los Angeles Angels as the team approaches the August 3 deadline. Soler is currently slashing.212/.294/.389 and is considered a significant asset despite a lackluster performance this season. The Angels hold a 23-37 record, leaving them closer to the bottom of the AL standings than the Wild Card spot. As Soler enters the final year of his contract, interest is expected from teams looking to improve their designated hitter position, including the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago White Sox. The Angels may look to acquire prospects in return while potentially subsidizing some of Soler’s contract.

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