Cubs: Jorge Soler Deep Waiver Wire Add

Cubs right fielder Jore Soler is hitting well since returning from the disabled list.

The Chicago Cubs are clearly the best team in baseball. Even with some of the early season injuries, they are firing on all cylinders. The front office made a couple of important moves before the trade deadline. However, one of the biggest moves is the return of Jorge Soler from the disabled list.

Soler was not hitting well in the first half of the season. In 50 games, 37 starts, he hit .223/.322/.377 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 24 runs scored. He also had 36 strikeouts and 17 walks. He was splitting time with Kris Bryant in left field after Kyle Schwarber‘s injury.

Soler then suffered a hamstring injury during the June 6 game and would miss 51 games. Soler does have a history of hamstring issues, so him missing some games was not surprising. The big surprise was that he missed almost two months.

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Since his return though, Soler is hitting very well. In nine games, he has three homers, seven RBI, five runs and a .360 batting average. He started as the designated hitter during an interleague game and has been slowly getting back into the field.

With Jason Heyward struggling this season, .225/.305/.311, I should expect Soler to take over right field duties. Heyward has just one home run since June 12. The Cubs are using a large platoon in left field. Soler, Bryant, Chris Coghlan, Willson Contreras and Ben Zobrist have all started at least one game in left field since August 9.

Soler is not a big contact or power hitter, 10 home runs with a .262 average last season. His power usually comes in spurts, like his three homers in his first six games back. The trick is to time when you should add and start Soler. I think with six weeks left in the regular season, he will not disappoint.

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Over the last seven days, Soler has been added in 7.1 percent of leagues. He is now owned in 20.8 percent of ESPN leagues. As a spot starter or outfielder in a deep league, Soler will provide you with a good average and a boost in power.