Jorge Soler Still Out On Tuesday
3 months agoAtlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hamstring) is still sidelined for the Braves on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Ramon Laureano is starting in right field for Atlanta and is batting in the two-hole versus Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler. Soler suffered a strained left hamstring last Wednesday and will now sit out his fifth straight game as a result. If the 32-year-old veteran right-handed slugger isn't able to get back in Atlanta's starting lineup by the end of the week, he could require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Soler was a disappointment with the San Francisco Giants earlier this year before being traded to Atlanta, where he's gone 12-for-45 (.267) with four home runs and 11 RBI in 13 games since the end of July. Laureano is in an interesting lineup spot on Tuesday, but he's also in a shy-away matchup against Wheeler. He's hitting .224/.296/.410 on the year with seven homers and four stolen bases. UPDATE: Soler thinks he'll be ready by Friday.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves