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Soler provides immediate power surge for short-handed Angels
Jorge Soler has hit the ground running since being reinstated from the injured list on June 22nd, launching two home runs in his first three games back. His return is a vital boost for the fifth-place Angels (34-48), who are currently riding a two-game winning streak but must navigate a significant stretch without Mike Trout in the lineup. As the primary designated hitter, Soler has reclaimed his spot in the heart of the order and appears fully recovered from the hip and oblique issues that sidelined him earlier this month.
While his .220 batting average and high strikeout rate are typical of his career profile, his 1.306 OPS over the last week demonstrates the elite ceiling he offers when healthy. He has already reached 11 home runs this season, and our models expect his power production to remain steady as he serves as the team's primary run producer. Comparing his recent hot streak to his career 36-homer baseline suggests this is a sustainable return to form rather than an empty statistical outlier.
The Angels conclude the week with a three-game home stand against the Athletics. While tonight's matchup against J.T. Ginn and his 3.25 ERA is challenging, the weekend provides a significant opportunity for fantasy production against Jack Perkins and Aaron Civale. Perkins and Civale both struggle with ERAs near or above 5.00 and high WHIPs, making this an ideal environment for Soler to add to his home run and RBI totals. Start.
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