ATLANTA – The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Soler had been out of action since June 18 due to inflammation in the lower back. Utility player Scott Kingery was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Soler was expected to return as the Angels’ primary right fielder. His return coincides with a visit to his former team. The Angels acquired Soler from the Braves on October 31, 2024.
Soler is batting .207 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 237 at-bats.
The Braves announced a rotation change for the series. Rookie Didier Fuentes, who is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA in his first two starts, saw his start originally scheduled for Tuesday night postponed to Wednesday. Right-hander Grant Holmes (4-7, 3.70) moved up a day to start the first game of the series.
