The Giants will shed payroll, and they now have a fighting chance of getting under the luxury tax threshold, especially if they trade Michael Conforto. The trade is also about opening up two roster spots, providing an opportunity for young prospects like Marco Luciano to gain consistent playing time.
Atlanta was in desperate need of offense, but they added a one-dimensional player who isn't getting any younger. On paper, this trade is a head-scratcher for them. Meanwhile, experts find it hard to get too excited about the deal for either team, recognizing the rationale but not overly impressed with the move.
Soler hasn't had a great campaign, with fewer of his usual tape measure blasts. The trade provides potential salary cap relief for the Giants while opening up opportunities for younger players to secure playing time.
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