FSL1 Daytona Tortugas

Jorge Soler Suspended Five Games for On-Field Incident

Published on April 11, 2013 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Daytona Tortugas News Release


Daytona Beach, FL - Florida State League President Chuck Murphy announced Thursday that Daytona Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount for his role in an on-field altercation after the seventh inning on Wednesday night during Daytona's home game against the Clearwater Threshers at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Soler slid into second base and was landed on by Clearwater second baseman Carlos Alonso, who threw to first to complete an inning-ending double play in the bottom of the seventh inning. After a brief verbal exchange between the two, Soler and Alonso went to their respective dugouts.

After returning to his dugout, Soler grabbed a bat and started towards the Clearwater dugout, before being restrained, first by Cubs pitcher Frank Del Valle and immediately after many other Daytona Cubs.

Soler, who has at least one hit in each of the Cubs six games so far this season, and in total has hit 10-for-22 with two home runs and four RBIs so far this season, will not be with the team during the suspension. He is eligible to rejoin the Daytona Cubs when they play in Clearwater on Tuesday, April 16th at Bright House Field.

Soler signed a nine-year, $30 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in June of 2012.

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