Jorge Soler
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April 8, 2026
Appealing seven-game suspension
Soler was suspended seven games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for his involvement in a brawl during Tuesday's game with Atlanta, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Soler charged the mound and traded punches with Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo Lopez after a Lopez pitch narrowly missed Soler's head in the fifth inning. The 34-year-old Soler is appealing the suspension, so he will continue to be available to play for the Angels until the appeal is heard.
April 8, 2026
Ejected Tuesday
Soler was ejected from Tuesday's game against Atlanta after getting into a fight with Reynaldo Lopez.
Analysis
Soler entered Tuesday's contest batting .591 (13-for-22) against Lopez, and he continued his success against the right-hander by hitting a two-run home run during his first at-bat of the game. After getting hit by a pitch during his second plate appearance, the 34-year-old avoided a pitch near his head when he stepped to the plate for the third time and subsequently charged the mound. Both players were ejected from the game after trading punches, and there's a good chance they will receive additional discipline from Major League Baseball.