The Los Angeles Angels are expected to try to shop Jorge Soler before the August 3 MLB trade deadline, but there is no guarantee another team will want him.
That is the challenge for an Angels club that is out of contention and has little reason to hold onto a veteran bat if it can find a deal. Soler was once one of the sport’s most dangerous power hitters, but his current value is tied directly to how much offense a team thinks it can still get from him.
Why Soler is a difficult trade piece
In 2026, Soler has slashed.202/.288/.374 with 12 home runs and 47 runs batted in for the Los Angeles Angels. Those numbers are a far cry from the kind of production that once made him an obvious middle-of-the-order threat.
The last time Soler put together a truly eye-catching power season was 2019, when he hit 48 home runs with the Kansas City Royals. That peak is part of the reason teams may still recognize the name, but it also shows how far his current production has slipped.
Defensive limitations make the situation even harder. Soler is viewed mostly as a designated hitter, which narrows the number of teams that might see a fit. At this stage, his market may be limited to a club dealing with an emergency at designated hitter or needing a short-term power option.
The Angels have the next week to figure out whether there is enough interest to move him before the deadline. If they cannot find a team willing to take him, Soler may simply remain in place as the trade market tightens.
