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5 Potential Trade Destinations For Chicago Cubs OF Jorge Soler

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After reports of a deal with the Baltimore Orioles, free agent outfielder Dexter Fowler officially re-signed with the Chicago Cubs a few days later. That creates a potential logjam for playing time in the Cubs’ outfield, and Jorge Soler has re-surfaced as someone who could be traded.

Cubs president Theo Epstein quickly said he didn’t anticipate making any more trades, but here are five teams that could make an offer for Soler.

5. Tampa Bay Rays

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The Rays had rumored interest in Soler over the winter, and they have added Corey Dickerson since then. Still, Soler's profile as a young player with cost-certainty (under contract through the 2020 season) fits what Tampa Bay should target.

The Rays had rumored interest in Soler over the winter, and they have added Corey Dickerson since then. Still, Soler's profile as a young player with cost-certainty (under contract through the 2020 season) fits what Tampa Bay should target.

4. San Diego Padres

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CBS Chicago recently mentioned the Padres as a team that had interest in Soler earlier in the offseason, as they look to replace free agent departure Justin Upton in left field. That interest could easily ramp up again now.

CBS Chicago recently mentioned the Padres as a team that had interest in Soler earlier in the offseason, as they look to replace free agent departure Justin Upton in left field. That interest could easily ramp up again now.

3. Cleveland Indians

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With Michael Brantley slated to start the season late after offseason shoulder surgery and Abraham Almonte suspended for 80 games, the Indians suddenly look thin in the outfield. Soler fits as a trade target, if the price is right.

With Michael Brantley slated to start the season late after offseason shoulder surgery and Abraham Almonte suspended for 80 games, the Indians suddenly look thin in the outfield. Soler fits as a trade target, if the price is right.

2. Baltimore Orioles

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Losing out on Fowler leaves Baltimore still looking thin at the corner outfield spots. Meeting the Cubs' possible asking price is a question, but the Orioles should at least make a call about Soler.

Losing out on Fowler leaves Baltimore still looking thin at the corner outfield spots. Meeting the Cubs' possible asking price is a question, but the Orioles should at least make a call about Soler.

1. Los Angeles Angels

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As of right now, the combination of Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava and Todd Cunningham is slated to play left field for the Angels. Soler has upside that trio doesn't, but it is worth wondering if the Angels have the assets to offer the Cubs in a trade.

As of right now, the combination of Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava and Todd Cunningham is slated to play left field for the Angels. Soler has upside that trio doesn't, but it is worth wondering if the Angels have the assets to offer the Cubs in a trade.

Brad Berreman is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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