JORGE SOLER NEWS

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

The Kansas City Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member of their young foundation is und...

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santana, Benintendi highlight new-look Royals lineup

The arrival of the longtime Indians slugger Carlos Santana and young Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi in Kansas City filled out a roster that could be sneaky good as the Royals...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17.5M,. 2-year deal

The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals agree to several deals, cut Franco on busy day

The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year deals with outfielders Jorge Soler and Franchy Cordero, first baseman Hunter Dozier and right-handers Jesse Hahn and Jakob Junis on Wednes...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets over $8 million from Royals Soler agreed to a one-year, $8.05 million deal with the Royals on Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will return as the Royals' primary designated hitter for the 2021 season. Soler, who turns 29 in February, hit .228/.326/.443 with eight home runs in 43 games last season -- a significant drop off from the .265/.354/.569 line and 48 home runs he logged in 2019. Even if he doesn't bounce all the way back to the statistics he put up in his career year, he should have a secure spot in the heart of the lineup this upcoming season.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Soler was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique Friday.

Impact The injury will bring a premature end to Soler's campaign. He missed time with the injury earlier in September but returned from the injured list Monday, appearing in the next four games. He was evidently still somewhat hurt, however, so he'll be shut down a few days early with the Royals out of the playoff picture.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Soler isn't starting Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Soler went 1-for-11 with one RBI and four strikeouts in three games since returning from an oblique injury, and he'll get a breather Thursday. Ryan O'Hearn will serve as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals rally behind stout bullpen to beat Cardinals, 4-1

Maikel Franco hit the go-ahead single with two outs in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen shut down the St. Louis Cardinals from the fourth inning on, and the Royals rallied...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler (right oblique strain) goes on IL Royals slugger Jorge Soler was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, and utility man Matt Reynolds was selected from the club's alternate t...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

To IL with oblique strain Soler was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right oblique strain.

Impact While Soler will be eligible to return Sept. 16 at Detroit, the nature of the injury could prevent him from returning before the end of the regular season. The Royals will likely mix and match at designated hitter going forward.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City takes 7-game skid into matchup with Cleveland

Kansas City is looking to snap its seven-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Monday Soler (oblique) will sit for the second straight game Monday against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Soler left Saturday's game against the White Sox after battling back and oblique issues earlier in the week. The Royals reportedly aren't considering an injured list stint for Soler at the moment after he showed improvement Sunday, suggesting that he should be back in action soon. Ryan O'Hearn will serve as the designated hitter Monday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City takes 6-game slide into matchup with Cleveland

Kansas City will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Royals take on Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City hosts Chicago after Bubic's strong showing

Kansas City looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Kris Bubic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox beat Royals 5-3 behind Abreu, Giolito

José Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 behind Lucas...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler (right oblique soreness) exits early Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler left Saturday’s game against the White Sox after the fourth inning because of right oblique soreness. R...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Leaves early Saturday Soler was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox after his first at-bat, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.

Impact It's not yet clear why Soler was taken out of Saturday's contest, but it could have been because of the sore back and oblique that cost him a game and part of another earlier this week. Soler was replaced in the game by Ryan McBroom.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take 4-game skid into matchup with White Sox

Kansas City is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Chicago

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held hitless in return Soler (back/oblique) went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts in Friday's 7-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Soler missed one game with his injury, but wasn't able to make much of an impact in his return. He's now in the midst of a 7-for-35 (.200) slump over his last 10 games. The 28-year-old is slashing .237/.333/.459 with eight homers, 22 RBI and 16 runs scored in 38 games overall.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Soler (back/oblique) is batting third as the designated hitter Friday against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old exited Wednesday's contest with oblique irritation and mid-back tightness and sat out Thursday's game, but he'll return after a one-game absence. Soler has been scuffling over his past eight games, going 5-for-26 with a .690 OPS and 11 strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with Chicago

Kansas City will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Royals take on Chicago

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert's long homer helps White Sox rout Royals 11-6

Luis Robert’s 458-foot home run capped a second five-run inning of the night for Chicago as the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-6

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Royals

White Sox, streaking Abreu set for matchup against Royals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS