Former All-Star, World Series MVP cut immediately after MLB trade deadline

The Los Angeles Angels designated outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler for assignment Aug.4, according to multiple reports, one day after a massive MLB trade deadline overhauled their roster.

Soler, 34, was in the final year of a three-year, $42 million contract originally signed with the San Francisco Giants. He was slashing .203/.291/.373 in a season limited to 86 games by an injury.