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Braves: 4 best DH free agent options for Atlanta to sign

By Tim Boyle

Aug 28, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Kyle Schwarber (18) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Kyle Schwarber (18) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in game one of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Braves DH target: Jorge Soler

As much as the Braves should probably look to maybe bring back Joc Pederson or Eddie Rosario, neither is as much of a fit for the DH spot as Jorge Soler. An unimpressive fielder throughout his career, he’s a bit of a wild card but also probably the most affordable option on this list.

Soler struggled in the early part of his career as a member of the Chicago Cubs. He wasn’t so good with the Kansas City Royals either until 2019 when he hit a career-high 48 home runs. Not so lucky with Kansas City in 2020 or 2021, he found his swing again with the Braves in the latter part of 2021. He went from slashing .192/.288/.370 with the Royals to finishing up the year with a .269/.358/.524 performance with the Braves.

As expected, he maintained and even increased his power after the trade.

The 2021 World Series MVP deserves another shot to remain in Atlanta. He hit three home runs for them on Atlanta’s way to taking down the Houston Astros last fall. Soler may not have had the same regular season as the other three names on this list, but there’s a benefit to the lower price tag and familiarity. Plus, for as bad of a defender as he is, he might be the best among Schwarber, Cruz, and Castellanos.

The Braves will have a lot of short-term nostalgic celebrating to do in the early part of 2022. Having the World Series MVP around would make it better.

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