LA Angels acquire 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler #2 of the Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions and teams across the league are hitting the ground running to prepare for the 2025 MLB season in hopes of being championship contenders.
The Los Angeles Angels have now added some star power to their roster. On Thursday, they announced that they acquired 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitcher Griffin Canning.
In addition to winning a pennant in 2021, Soler also won a ring with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
During the 2024 season, Soler played for the San Francisco Giants and had his second stint with the Atlanta Braves. The 32-year-old right fielder played in 142 games with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs.
Soler led the AL in homers with the Kansas City Royals in 2019 when he hit a career-high 48. He made his first All-Star team with the Miami Marlins in 2023.
Soler has two years left on the three-year, $42 million contract.
It is believed Soler will primarily be used as the team’s designated hitter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.