Projected new-look Braves lineup after another 2021 World Series reunion

It is good to have Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson back on the Atlanta Braves.

Soler and Jackson are coming back over to Atlanta in a trade deadline deal that sent injured relief pitcher Tyler Matzek over to the San Francisco Giants. All three played integral roles in Atlanta winning its first World Series championship in 26 years. Jackson was a mainstay in the bullpen, but Soler won World Series MVP.

Atlanta did not need relief pitching help, but adding Jackson back into the mix will certainly reinvigorate that part of the team. As for the Soler addition, he provides power from the right side of the plate, as well as capable defense in the outfield. Although he has been more of a designated hitter in recent years, he is royalty in Atlanta. We have to wonder who else the Braves could be acquiring…

While trading for Soler is about getting a big bat from the right side into the starting lineup, the fit is not as seamless as you would think. Atlanta is not about to take out its All-Star DH in Marcell Ozuna. One would think Soler will have to play some outfield this season, but you wonder if his defense could be a problem. Then again, Atlanta needed a big bat in the worst way possible, so maybe they’ll allow it.

Here is a rough estimate I have of what a starting lineup with Soler in it could look like for the Braves.