Well, there it is. After not being able to offload him at the trade deadline, Soler was DFA-ed, allowing the young players to play more often. It was not a good time for Soler in Anaheim. He slashed .208 .292 .380 with a -.05 BWAR an OPS+ of 90, and 24 total HR in his 168 games across 2025 and 2026.
But hey, at least he will always be remembered for that mound charging against the Braves.
Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!
So tomorrow we start bitching about how stupid it is to bat Grissom clean up correct?
Why? Grissom is batting .261. He’s (sadly) one of our best options.
Grissom has been our most efficient RBI guy so I think most will be OK with it. I see that we’re continuing to bat Neto at leadoff…sigh. Anyway, let’s hope that Neto (and Detmers) perform well over the next two months which would make them more attractive to potential trade suitors this offseason.
We can still find something to complain about. He doesn’t swing with the level of grit, urgency and intention that I’m looking for in a clean up hitter? He doesn’t look angry enough when he strikes out cause he doesn’t care enough?
We can do it.
Today is trash day in our neighborhood. Just saying.
Here too. I hadn’t made the connection, but it is apropos.
I think this is just further evidence that there was no market for him. Angels clearly weren’t planning to have him around after TDL one way or another.
Another failed Perry swap deal.
The people around here that were saying “trade Soler” and weren’t kidding are fking idiots.
I was hoping for at least a Taco Bell coupon book for Soler.
it was the hopeium!
Wow, I’m going to miss his…wait, no I’m not!
Please note the WAR of the players that have played the most games. 4 players that were below AAA/MLB Bench. Colorado – just as a contrast has 3.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAA/2026.shtml
There is mild joy in Mudville.
One note for the future. Adell has no options left, so when/if he is designated, the Halos can reclaim him.
I’m happy. The Meck and Siri can get regular starts in the outfield and Trout can platoon between left and DH (mostly DH).
Suzuki will keep Lowe in play, but since Lowe is 28, let’s go with someone who has a future with the team. I don’t know if Rada is ready. I watched him on the Trash Pandas and his bat didn’t seem there yet.
Let Rada marinate and not start his clock yet.
🎯
It would appear that Trout will play CF & DH for the balance of this season. I don’t think we’ll see him in LF until next season.
Either way, jettisoning Soler was the correct decision and it’s refreshing to see that our current GM is able to make logical decisions.
Crushing news. Now we’re definitely not making the playoffs.
They held out desperate hope somebody would want him. Once reality set in, the obvious move was made.
The sun has set on Soler?
I won’t miss Gubi saying “Soler Power” whenever he hit a bomb
Tonight, as I turn the game on, I will savor a Black Label and soda. These are the days we have dreamed of, fellow Pearly Gates Crashers.