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Jorge Soler has 2-run double after coming off IL for Angels against Braves, his former team

Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell, left, and Jorge Soler, right, react after defeating the New York Yankees during a baseball game Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Original Publication Date July 01, 2025 - 1:21 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Soler quickly delivered for the Angels with a two-run double in a four-run eighth inning as Los Angeles beat the Braves 4-0.

“What he does for the lineup, having his presence, lengthening the lineup, the quality at-bat he gave us, it's great,” Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery said.

Also Tuesday, the Braves acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash. Stratton was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Braves left-hander Chris Sale, on the 15-day injured list since June 21 because of a fractured left ribcage, was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Soler had been out since June 18 with lower-back inflammation. Utility player Scott Kingery was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

“I feel great,” Soler said before the game through a translator. “I'm ready to play."

Soler was expected to return as the Angels' primary right fielder. His return occurred just in time for a visit to his former team. Los Angeles acquired Soler from the Braves last Oct. 31

Soler is hitting .207 with eight homers and 26 RBIs in 237 at-bats.

Rookie Didier Fuentes, 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA in his first two starts, had his start pushed back a day to Wednesday. Right-hander Grant Holmes (4-7, 3.70) moved up one day to start the series opener.

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