Angels Provide Jorge Soler Injury Update After Early Exit
The Los Angeles Angels have provided an update concerning Jorge Soler's injury after the veteran slugger exited early during Wednesday's win over the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim. The Angels confirmed that Jorge Soler left the matchup due to left-hip irritation after appearing in discomfort in the middle innings.
The club announced on X that he was removed as a precaution while Los Angeles held a commanding 8-1 lead over Colorado. Soler went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts before his exit in the fifth inning. Jo Adell replaced him in right field and moved into the leadoff spot for the remainder of the game.
The 34-year-old entered the contest with a .220 batting average and a .702 OPS on the season. Over his last 15 games, he has hit .217 with one home run, five RBIs, two walks and 16 strikeouts. That stretch reflects a broader struggle with consistency at the plate despite his proven power profile.
Jorge Soler was removed from tonight's game with left hip irritation
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) June 4, 2026
The Angels built a large lead before Soler exited, which led to early speculation that the team removed him for precautionary reasons rather than a serious setback. The club has not yet confirmed the severity of the injury, but the timing of the exit suggests it may not be long-term.
For now, the Angels view the injury as day-to-day. The club expects to reassess him before Friday's game as they prepare for a key divisional stretch. Although his production has spiraled downward in recent weeks, he has still provided power in spurts this season.
Soler has struggled with strikeouts, posting a 30.8 percent strikeout rate while producing a modest on-base output. Those numbers have limited his overall impact despite his ability to change games with one swing.
The Angels plan to monitor Soler closely heading into their next series. The team has an off day on Thursday, which gives him time to recover before potentially returning to the Angels' starting lineup for the start of another Freeway Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Soler's status will depend on how his hip responds overnight and during treatment. The Angels have not indicated whether he will require a stint on the injured list, but the upcoming off day could help him avoid an extended absence if his symptoms improve.
The veteran slugger signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Angels and has hit 212 career home runs in major league baseball. Before arriving in Anaheim, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants.
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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM.