Angels bring outfielder Jorge Soler off injured list for series against Braves, his former team
Atlanta Braves' Didier Fuentes pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Angels' Travis d'Arnaud, left, Hunter Strickland, center, and Jorge Soler, right, react after defeating the New York Yankees in a baseball game Monday, June 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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)
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)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes throws to a Miami Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Atlanta Braves' Didier Fuentes pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Angels' Travis d'Arnaud, left, Hunter Strickland, center, and Jorge Soler, right, react after defeating the New York Yankees in a baseball game Monday, June 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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)
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Soler had been out since June 18 with lower-back inflammation. Utility player Scott Kingery was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Soler was expected to return as the Angels' primary right fielder. His return comes just in time for a visit to his former team. The Angels acquired Soler from the Braves on Oct. 31, 2024.
Soler is hitting .207 with eight homers 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, had his start originally scheduled for Tuesday night pushed back to Wednesday. Right-hander Grant Holmes (4-7, 3.70) moved up one day to start the opening game of the series.
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