Soler joins the Giants, set for a promising baseball journey

Giants bolstered lineup with Jorge Soler on three-year deal.

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Soler's 36 homers earned him first All-Star nod in 2023.

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Soler declined Marlins' $13 million option for free agency.

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Soler expected to be Giants' primary designated hitter in 2024

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Giants added Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee in December.

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Team rumored to pursue free agent third baseman Matt Chapman.

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Soler's career marked by ups and downs, highlighted by power.

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