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ESPN Names Jorge Soler the Angels’ Top Trade Candidate as Braves Fit Draws Buzz

An ESPN analysis frames the power hitter as a likely rental given his expiring deal.

Overview

  • ESPN’s David Schoenfield identified Jorge Soler as the Angels’ most likely trade piece if they decide to sell this season.
  • Soler is in the final year of his contract and has lifted his value with an .830 OPS, five home runs, and a team-leading 18 RBIs.
  • Analysts highlight Atlanta as a potential landing spot after Schoenfield cited a right-handed hitting outfielder as the Braves’ top need.
  • A Heavy article proposed a reunion that would send Soler to the Braves for pitching prospect Owen Murphy, which is presented only as a hypothetical.
  • Schoenfield’s assessment notes the Angels’ thin pipeline, with MLB.com ranking their farm 28th, which could steer them toward prospect-heavy returns.