Jorge Soler
Every team in playoff contention looks for a power bat, either to slot into their lineup or to come off the bench and change the game. The Kansas City Royals have such a player in Jorge Soler.
Soler has made his mark on the Royals, becoming the first player in team history to reach the 40 home run plateau when he did so in 2019. Coincidentally, he became the only player in Royals’ history to lead the league in homers, belting 48 that season.
He has not lived up that that ability since. His 2021 campaign has been particularly disappointing, as Soler has posted a miserable .183/.282/.326 batting line in his 265 plate appearances, hitting six homers and 14 doubles.
However, teams will be looking for someone that can make an impact with the bench, either off the bench or in the outfield. A change of scenery could work wonders for Soler, who could make an impact once he is out of Kansas City and finds himself in a competitive environment.
Jorge Soler has not been the same player he was in 2019. However, the Kansas City Royals outfielder could still make an impact for a team searching for a power bat.