The San Francisco Giants have traded designated hitter Jorge Soler and reliever Luke Jackson to the Atlanta Braves.
It’s a return to Atlanta for Soler and Jackson, who helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series.
The big picture: In return, the Giants received left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league infielder Sabin Ceballos from the Braves.
- Soler had a batting average of .240 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs in 93 games for the Giants this season.
- Soler, an All-Star with Miami last year, joined the Braves in 2021 and hit .269 with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs in 55 games after the trade deadline.
Go deeper: Soler made history in the 2021 World Series by hitting three significant home runs, including the first player to lead off Game One of the World Series with a homer and a crucial three-run homer in Game 6.
- Luke Jackson, who contributed to the Braves’ 2021 championship run with 3 2/3 scoreless innings and four strikeouts during the World Series, had a 5.40 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 35 innings for the Giants this season.
- The Braves opened up a roster spot for Soler and Jackson by designating right-hander Darius Vines for assignment.
