New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler for assignment. Notably, the team has not issued an official announcement yet or revealed any corresponding roster addition.

Soler's season never gained traction. The 34-year-old is batting just .203 with a .291 on-base percentage and .373 slugging mark. He has 12 home runs in 361 plate appearances while striking out nearly one-third of the time. Those numbers represent a clear drop from the power bat teams once counted on.

Power remains part of Jorge Soler's game, but contact and consistency have faded. His walk rate, once steady in the 11-12 percent range for much of his career, has fallen under 10 percent for a second straight sea...