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Where Will Jorge Soler Sign?

By Anthony Franco | February 2, 2024 at 12:56pm CDT

Jorge Soler probably didn’t anticipate he’d still be unsigned in February when he declined a $13MM player option with the Marlins. The right-handed slugger is one of the better offensive players to hit the market in a weak free agent class. It’s likely his camp started out looking for a three or even four-year deal.

Whatever Soler’s asking price, it obviously hasn’t materialized to this point. Some of that is a reflection of a generally slow-moving hitting market, but he remains unsigned even as a few comparable players have now come off the board. The recent signings of Joc Pederson and Justin Turner, in particular, could have an adverse effect.

Pederson signed for $12.5MM with the Diamondbacks, while Turner inked a $13MM guarantee with the Blue Jays. Both players now seem set to work as those clubs’ respective primary designated hitters. Arizona and Toronto had each been linked to Soler earlier in the offseason, with the Jays and his camp reportedly maintaining contact as recently as last week. While the Jays could perhaps still make a Soler deal work by giving Turner regular run at third base, that’s a lot tougher than it seemed a few days ago.

There aren’t many other clear fits. Along with Toronto and Arizona, the Mariners, Red Sox and Marlins have been connected to Soler this offseason. Seattle instead reacquired Mitch Haniger and signed Mitch Garver to add right-handed power. Soler admitted a few weeks ago that Miami had shown essentially no interest in a reunion. While Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald subsequently wrote that the sides have had some contact, he suggested the Fish would only seriously consider Soler if his market cratered.

Boston theoretically remains in play. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said a couple weeks ago the team was still open to adding a right-handed hitter to the outfield mix. Soler could split time with Masataka Yoshida between left field and DH. As with Miami, this could require his asking price falling, however. Boston was reportedly reluctant to go beyond two years and something in the $28MM range for Teoscar Hernández. If they value Soler similarly, that’d be a disappointing outcome for the 2023 All-Star.

There are a few other teams that make some sense for a righty-hitting DH, even if they haven’t been prominently tied to Soler. The Mets don’t have a set option at designated hitter. Will Sammon of the Athletic wrote yesterday that the position isn’t a priority for New York, which seems likely to rely on younger hitters like Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. The Nationals have a clear opening but are still amidst a rebuild.

The Giants have prioritized becoming more athletic this offseason; signing a defensively-limited slugger like Soler would cut against that. The Angels have ample payroll space and could consider a primary DH after losing Shohei Ohtani. That doesn’t seem like a priority. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal recently wrote that the Halos were reluctant to tie up the position, instead preferring to leave open the possibility of rotating Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon as needed in a bid to keep them healthier.

The Cubs have Christopher Morel as a DH possibility. The Padres have a vacancy but are facing payroll constraints and have needs in the outfield and rotation. The Twins could use a right-handed hitter and potentially cleared an opening at DH with the Jorge Polanco trade (thereby freeing second base for Edouard Julien). Do they have enough financial breathing room to make a run?

Will the lack of clear fits deal a significant hit to Soler’s market? At the start of the offseason, MLBTR predicted him for a three-year, $45MM contract. On New Year’s Eve, 62% of respondents predicted Soler would secure a larger guarantee than would J.D. Martinez, who stands as perhaps his top remaining competitor for a DH job. How much should Soler expect to receive and which uniform will he be wearing on Opening Day?

 

 

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39 Comments

  1. cguy

    1 year ago

    How much should Jorge Soler pay MLBTR when signed? That’s the question this item begs.

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    • MLB Top 100 Commenter

      1 year ago

      You can never have too much Soler power

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      • User 3044878754

        1 year ago

        Guardians …. Book it

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  2. Old York

    1 year ago

    Red Sox
    4 yrs, $55.7M.

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    • KingKen

      1 year ago

      If the Sox wanted a right handed hitting primary DH they would have re-signed Turner. And with Justin they would have at least gotten decent defense for the occasional games he’d play at 1B and 3B. Soler doesn’t add any defensive value, and they already have a LFer who fits that mold that they’d prefer to play at DH more often than not. Can’t see the Sox wanting to tie up a roster spot for the next 4 years on someone like Soler.

      Reply
  3. Allen Adams

    1 year ago

    Astros

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    • astros_fan_84

      1 year ago

      It’s feasible on a 1 year deal.

      Reply
  4. rememberthecoop

    1 year ago

    He’s inconsistent. Plus, many teams prefer to save the DH spot to rotate other players.

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  5. OnlyInOhio

    1 year ago

    Guardians
    2 yrs, $24M

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    • JRamHOF

      1 year ago

      Let’s hope so

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    • good vibes only

      1 year ago

      I love this for them. Lineup would look a lot better with a real power bat

      Reply
  6. Pads Fans

    1 year ago

    2/36-38 with Red Sox

    Reply
  7. thethrill

    1 year ago

    I would be shocked if the Giants signed him, they already have Wilmer at DH, with JD Davis & Wade on off days and if Matos plays well that could move Conforto or Yaz to DHas well.
    I think Cubs, Angels, RedSox

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  8. acoss13

    1 year ago

    I think he comes back to the Marlins on a one-year deal. I’m sure he expected a nice multi-year pay day but he’s incredibly inconsistent so that’s not happening.

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  9. CaseyAbell

    1 year ago

    The problem with Soler is simple: he just hasn’t been very good for most of his career. Yeah, he’s had three seasons where he hit 20 or more homers. But most of his years have been close to or below replacement level. Are teams really gonna buy three or four years of that record, especially with his decline phase looming?

    Well, maybe some team will be desperate or dumb enough to pony up for a player who is strictly bat-first and usually not all that great at it. But Soler may have to take a one-year prove-it contract. It’s not like he’s got to have multi-year money. He’s made $68 million from baseball and, unless he’s been spending like drunken congressmen, he should have plenty in the bank. He can afford to bet on himself with a one-year deal, or maybe two years max. He might have to do just that.

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    • SeanStL

      1 year ago

      His career 162 game stats look solid. He’s just not a super star. Some non competitive team should be happy to get him and cheer for some homers.

      Reply
  10. 920kodiak

    1 year ago

    Washington should sign him, just to keep him from destroying them, which he does every year.

    Reply
  11. HalosHeavenJJ

    1 year ago

    Red Sox make the most sense. Can DH most days and only has to cover about 12 square feet when they park him in left at Fenway.

    I picked the Cubs because he could be a cheaper way to hopefully replace some of Bellinger’s offense.

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    • acoss13

      1 year ago

      Please don’t put that evil on the Cubs haha

      Hoyer is definitely not biting on Bellinger and his price tag, so if push comes to shove, it’s either Soler or Chapman, neither one excites me…

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  12. Murphy NFLD

    1 year ago

    I was just saying yesterday or the day before how the Boras guys are the 1s who get the most money BUT they also seem to be the 1s who iver play there hand. Conforto most recently comes to mind as a guy who had to wait half a year into the season to lose draft pick comp. This seems to be a more regular thing with Boras. Now he has 3 position players who want 5 year+ 150M+ deals and likely only 2 teams that now bo they dont have to up there offers and could likely decrease them some and still get a wanted player in San Fran and the Cubs

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  13. mlb fan

    1 year ago

    This was probably not the best year to opt out of a guaranteed contract with the RSN fiasco still ongoing.

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    • acoss13

      1 year ago

      As long as Hoyer doesn’t get him. Cubs have Morel for DH duties, plus Morel is far younger and his growing pains are tolerable.

      Reply
  14. Cohn Joppolella

    1 year ago

    This has A’s written all over it.

    Reply
  15. dajuba

    1 year ago

    He signs with the Guardians, 1yr $10m

    Reply
  16. Phree4u

    1 year ago

    Who are these people that chose the cubs?
    Out of all the teams in this list, they are by far the LEAST likely to sign solar.

    They already have a younger, cheaper version, his name is Christopher Morel. And will be rotating Wisdom, Busch and others throughout the year. The team has zero need for a DH only player. Granted he can stand in the outfield, but so can I.

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    • Sherm623

      1 year ago

      Yeah, but he can stand there during a game…

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      • Motor City Beach Bum

        1 year ago

        Without getting arrested 😉

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  17. Motor City Beach Bum

    1 year ago

    Tigers swoop in and sign him on a one year 18 mil overpay. Also Justyn Henry Malloy plays 3B all year to get both their bats in the lineup AND Malloy wins a gold glove… Ummmh, went a little too far into fantasyland there.

    If he sticks around on the market (or others like JD Martinez) it might be something a team like the Tigers (or others) can be opportunistic about. I’m sure someone will bite on a multi-year deal though.

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    • Liberalsteve

      1 year ago

      Glad you are on the beach and not in the GM office..Carp,Greene,Canha, and Meadows have to play (3 OF,1 DH). Vs righties. Vs lefties,Greene can go to center and Ibanez,etc can play

      Reply
      • For Love of the Game

        1 year ago

        MC must be getting too much of the Florida sunshine, but at least he admits his fantasy. I am more with Steve on this one. Plus you have to find some time for Baddoo, Vierling, and Malloy. Even if you broom one of them aside, the aforementioned Carp, Greene, Canha, and Meadows should soak up most of the starts (we hope), leaving Soler nowhere to play.

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        • Motor City Beach Bum

          1 year ago

          Agree with both of you. It started as a joke with the first part but then I thought if he was available on the cheap…I keep forgetting Greene will be dh’ing to start. Malloy is a DH period unfortunately just like Soler. We already have a cheaper, if unproven version of Soler and i don’t think he will get all that many at bats this year. Lots of candidates to soak those DH at bats up even after Greene goes back to the OF.

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  18. angelsbroncosfan

    1 year ago

    Angels 3 years 42 million. The Angels have more question marks than answers at this point. FA pitching will look better next offseason. Signing him, would give them more freedom to trade an outfielder or two, for a bounce back starting pitcher.

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  19. olmtiant

    1 year ago

    He”ll sign with the sea dogs before the redsox….

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  20. Saint Nick

    1 year ago

    Back to ATL

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  21. Cora the Destroya

    1 year ago

    Not getting my hopes up with the Red Sox, so choosing Blue Jays.

    Reply
  22. Benjamin101677

    1 year ago

    When he arrived in Atlanta in 2021 he became a different type batter; I really wish that Ozuna was gone this year to bring Soler back as I think Soler is a much better hitter than people realize. I had no clue who he was in 2021 when he arrived but he left a fan favorite.

    I really wish there was some way Atlanta could get him as 35/40 plus home run hitters are not that common in the game. Everyone talks about the .300 hitters but the 35/40 home run guys can really change a game a lot quicker

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    • Braves_saints_celts

      1 year ago

      I believe that the tigers may come out of no where and grab soler or Martinez. But also the angels are definitely in play as well. The brewers seem like a good play too. Or who knows the twins might as well, although I see them signing a 1b or center fielder.

      Reply
  23. C Yards Jeff

    1 year ago

    If his stock drops to 1 yr deal territory, Royals .

    Reply
  24. GMAG

    1 year ago

    Twins bring in Soler to fill their DH spot.
    2 yrs., $30 mil.
    Soler is running out of realistic options,
    Twins have some $ from the Polanco trade & could use the bat!

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