Soler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Soler is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he's gone 5-for-14 with a double and a home run, but he'll hit the bench Sunday for the second time in the Halos' past three games. LaMonte Wade will draw the start in right field for the final game before the All-Star break.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Idle Friday
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Soler isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona, Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Currently enjoying a four-game hitting streak, Soler will get a chance to rest Friday against Ryne Nelson and the D-backs. Gustavo Campero will start in right field as a result and bat ninth.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Delivers clutch homer Wednesday
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Soler went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 11-8 victory versus Texas on Wednesday.
Soler was hitless in his first three plate appearances, but he came through when it mattered most, launching a 421-foot, two-run blast to break an 8-8 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a much-needed big hit for the veteran outfielder, who entered Wednesday having batted just .136 with only six RBI over his previous 22 games. Soler posted a poor 37.8 percent strikeout rate during that span, and Wednesday marked just the second time over his past 15 contests that he's finished without a punchout.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Getting Tuesday off
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Soler isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Soler will grab a seat on the bench Tuesday after going 4-for-24 wtih a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in seven games since returning from the IL. LaMonte Wade will take his place in right field and bat eighth.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Resting Sunday
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Soler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Soler will get a breather after struggling at the dish since being activated from the injured list Tuesday, going 2-for-15 with a home run and a 3:9 BB:K in five games. Gustavo Campero will cover right field and bat eighth.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Smacks solo homer
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Soler went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to Atlanta.
Soler was able to eat into the Angels' steep deficit in the ninth inning as he smacked a solo homer off Dylan Dodd to left-center field. It was Soler's ninth home run of the season, and he has gone 2-for-6 in his two games since returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Activated from 10-day IL
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The Angels activated Soler (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Soler has been cleared to return to action following a minimum 10-day absence with a back injury. With Mike Trout still limited to designated-hitter duty, Soler will resume his role as the Angels' primary right fielder.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: May be nearing return
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Soler (back) took batting practice on the field Saturday and said he could be activated from the injured list soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
This was the first time Soler has participated in batting practice since he landed on the injured list June 20. The veteran outfielder also said that he's been doing defensive drills and running, so he appears to be closing in on a return -- possibly when he's first eligible Monday. While Soler has been out of action, LaMonte Wade and Gustavo Campero have been logging starts in right field.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Officially shelved
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The Angels placed Soler (back) on the 10-day injured list Friday.
Soler will be sidelined for at least a week and a half due to nagging back soreness, an issue that held him out of back-to-back games before Friday's move. Gustavo Campero was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Soler won't be eligible to be activated until June 30.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: IL move coming
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The Angels are expected to put Soler (back) on the injured list, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports
Soler had missed back-to-back games due to back soreness and won't be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. The 33-year-old is slashing .207/.280/350 with eight home runs in 264 plate appearances this season. LaMonte Wade and Scott Kingery could receive more playing time while Soler is sidelined.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Remains on bench Thursday
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Soler (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Soler will take a seat for the second straight game while he manages a stiff back. With Soler on the bench for the series finale in New York, Jo Adell will shift over to right field, allowing Scott Kingery to pick up a start in center field.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Managing back stiffness
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Soler is sitting out Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to back stiffness, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels are labeling Soler as day-to-day for now, so while he won't play Wednesday, he doesn't seem to be dealing with anything serious. Luis Rengifo will cover right field while Kevin Newman starts at third base.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: On bench Wednesday
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Soler is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Soler has been dreadful in June, going 5-for-42 with a 37 percent strikeout rate across 14 contests. He'll get a breather Wednesday as Luis Rengifo handles right field.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Beginning on bench Saturday
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Soler isn't in the starting lineup Saturday against Baltimore.
Soler missed two games recently due to a groin injury but returned to the lineup Tuesday and had started each of the Angels' previous three games entering Saturday, going 2-for-12 with two RBI and seven strikeouts during that span. There's no indication that the veteran outfielder has aggravated the groin issue, so for now his absence Saturday appears to be just a day off his feet. Recent acquisition LaMonte Wade is starting in right field against the Orioles in Soler's stead.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Back in action Tuesday
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Soler (groin) will start in right field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
After missing two consecutive starts due to a groin issue that flared up Saturday, Soler will return to the Angels' starting nine Tuesday and aim to turn things around after going 2-for-17 to begin June.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Not in Monday's lineup
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Soler (groin) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
Soler aggravated a groin injury over the weekend and will miss a second straight start. He had been set to undergo additional testing Monday, and the results of that exam haven't been divulged. The Angels will need to clear a roster spot once LaMonte Wade reports to the team, which could come as soon as Tuesday. It's possible Soler going on the 10-day injured list will be that roster move, but for now he is considered day-to-day.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Set for additional testing
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Soler, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, is going to get more tests Monday on his injured groin, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Soler first hurt his groin Wednesday against Boston but was back in the lineup Friday. However, the veteran slugger exited during the first inning Saturday due to a flare-up of the issue and remains on the bench for the series finale versus Seattle. Soler said Sunday that he doesn't know if he'll need to go on the IL, so Monday's tests should give a better idea of the severity of the issue.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Groin issue resurfaces
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Soler was removed from Saturday's game against the Mariners due to groin tightness.
Soler exited Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox with groin tightness before returning to the lineup Friday, but he appears to have aggravated the injury Saturday. The Angels will likely exercise more caution after the second occurrence of the injury, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the issue is disclosed.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: Pulled Saturday
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Soler exited Saturday's game against the Mariners after the first inning for unspecified reasons, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
There was no reason disclosed for Soler's removal. However, he dealt with groin tightness earlier in the week, so it's possible he aggravated the issue.
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Angels' Jorge Soler: In Friday's lineup
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Soler (groin) is starting in right field and batting fifth against the Mariners on Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Soler was removed from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to groin tightness, but it doesn't appear to be a lingering issue as he's back in the lineup for Friday's American League West clash. Soler has slashed .200/.279/.345 with two home runs and eight RBI in 61 plate appearances over his last 15 games.
