Donovan Solano

Donovan Solano

38-Year-Old First Baseman1B
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2026 Stats
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#362
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Bats R
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Height 5'10"
Weight 185
DOB 12/17/1987
Drafted 2005
Signed a one-year contract with the Rangers in September of 2025.
Joining big-league club
1BTexas Rangers  
September 26, 2025
The Rangers selected Solano's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
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Solano inked a minor-league contract with Texas on Sept. 9 after being released by Seattle on Sept. 1. The veteran infielder will provide the Rangers with additional depth after Josh Smith was placed on the paternity list. Nathan Eovaldi was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Solano.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
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+19%
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+94%
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+12%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024vs Left .643 219 13 5 20 0 .243 .297 .347
Since 2024vs Right .767 269 28 6 36 2 .296 .346 .421
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2025vs Left .448 101 3 1 8 0 .177 .208 .240
2025vs Right .869 78 7 2 13 0 .343 .397 .471
2024vs Left .816 118 10 4 12 0 .302 .373 .443
2024vs Right .726 191 21 4 23 2 .277 .325 .401
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+9%
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+81%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024Home .678 217 19 6 18 1 .241 .309 .369
Since 2024Away .737 271 22 5 38 1 .295 .336 .402
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2025Home .417 67 3 0 1 0 .177 .224 .194
2025Away .753 112 7 3 20 0 .288 .330 .423
2024Home .798 150 16 6 17 1 .271 .347 .451
2024Away .726 159 15 2 18 1 .300 .340 .387
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Solano has been a remarkably consistent hitter over the past four seasons, batting between .280 and .286 with an OBP of between .339 and .369 in each of those campaigns. Those are nice numbers, but it's very hard to get excited about the veteran infielder from a fantasy perspective given his lack of production in any other area. While Solano is among baseball's best at hitting the ball at an ideal launch angle -- his 37.0 percent sweet-spot percentage last season was well above average for the sixth straight year -- he simply doesn't strike the ball with enough force to turn that skill into power production. In fact, Solano's eight long balls last year were the most he's ever hit in a big-league campaign. As long as he can continue to hit for average, Solano should have a place on an MLB roster, but there's little room in fantasy for a part-time player with almost no power or speed.
Solano was signed late in the spring as an extra utility option but his bat worked his way into the lineup and he became the primary first baseman for much of the season. "Donnie Barrels" is able to put the bat on the ball as he was in the 99th percentile for hitting the sweet spot on the bat and 87th percentile in xBA (both per Baseball Savant), though curiously 27th percentile in barrel percentage. While Solano can hit for average and has an above-average on-base percentage, he lacks power with just five home runs and a .112 ISO. That's not enough power to play first base for most teams, but the Twins had several injuries at the position. Solano is passable as a second baseman and can play third in a pinch, but his lack of a premium glove limits his upside. He also has little speed to help his fantasy value. He'll compete for a similar utility role this spring.
Solano spent the 2022 campaign with the Reds after spending the three previous seasons with the Giants, and the 35-year-old slashed .284/.339/.385 with four homers and 24 RBI over 304 plate appearances. The right-handed-hitting infielder has shown the ability to hit for average with a .301 clip over the last four seasons, but he's homered just 18 times over 316 games in that timeframe while stealing just two bases. Solano should be a utility option for the Twins that sees time all over the infield, particularly against left-handed pitching, but he profiles as a one-category player for the 2023 season.
Solano turned in solid production at the dish for San Francisco in 2020, finishing the year with a .326/.365/.463 slash line to go with three homers and 29 RBI across 54 contests. The second baseman has been locked in over the last two seasons, however, he's yet to show that he can hit above .300 for an entire big-league season. Nonetheless, he's finding success against both right and left-handed pitching, hitting .315 against right-handers (140 plate appearances) and .356 against southpaws in 2020 (62 plate appearances). The 33-year-old isn't likely to bring much power to your fantasy team -- he's hit 16 career home runs -- but he boasts quality contact skills, and he should see plenty of chances to drive in runs hitting in the heart of San Francisco's lineup.
After four relatively unremarkable seasons in Miami, Solano joined the Yankees' organization on a minor league deal over the offseason. The 28-year-old spent almost the entire season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and hit fairly well, posting a .319 average with 67 RBI before joining the big league team in September. He wasn't overly impressive in that nine-game stint and ultimately elected free agency at the end of the season after being outrighted off the roster. The utility infielder will be 29 years old by the start of the 2017 season, and after performing decently in a somewhat regular role to start his career, Solano hasn't shown much at the plate in the majors over the past two seasons. The clock is likely running out on his chances to win back a major league job, leaving him in an organizational depth once again following a return to the Yankees in January.
Solano once again earned a share of the second base role in Miami during the 2014 season, and finished with totals that were nearly identical to those from his 2013 campaign. Last season, Solano put together a modest .252/.300/.323 slash line over 340 plate appearances while finding his way into the lineup regularly down the stretch. With the Marlins trading for Dee Gordon and Martin Prado, Solano looks set for a utility role this season. Solano's solid defensive work and decent contact rate keep him in the conversation for playing time, but a lack of pop limits his chances to win an everyday role.
Solano got the nod as the Opening Day starter for the Marlins in 2013, but his journey did not exactly go smoothly. He got off to a nice start, batting .278/.333/.324 in 30 games, before hitting the disabled list with an oblique injury in early May. Once healed, Solano took some time to get himself back into an everyday role, but earned the job for the final two months of the season. Solano does a decent job putting the ball in play (84% contact rate) and has the inside track to the Marlins' second base job once again, but he'll be hard-pressed to duplicate the BABIP-fueled .295 average he posted over 285 at-bats in 2011, while Derek Dietrich could prove to be a more viable option to man the keystone.
Solano performed well when given opportunities in 2012, posting a solid .295 average over 285 at-bats while taking over as the Marlins' regular second baseman down the stretch. Though he offers little in the power department, knocking just two home runs on the year, Solano provides defensive versatility and a touch of speed. It's likely that his average last season was buoyed by a fortunate .364 BABIP, but with the Marlins' lack of depth, Solano figures to see plenty of opportunities in 2013. Expectations should be tempered for a guy who has a career .314 OBP over 2,795 minor league at-bats.
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Lands with Texas
1BTexas Rangers  
September 9, 2025
Solano signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Cut by Seattle
1BFree Agent  
September 1, 2025
The Mariners released Solano on Monday.
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Filling in for resting Naylor
1BSeattle Mariners  
August 20, 2025
Solano will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
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Handling short-side platoon role
1BSeattle Mariners  
July 13, 2025
Solano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
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Heading to bench Sunday
1BSeattle Mariners  
June 29, 2025
Solano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
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Reunion with Minnesota?
1BFree Agent  
December 22, 2024
Solano could be a free-agent target for the Twins, per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic.
Analysis
Minnesota has a major hole at first base following the departure of Carlos Santana and the retirement of Alex Kirilloff, and the first-base market has picked up lately with Santana, Christian Walker and Paul Goldschmidt all recently landing deals. Solano, who produced a .760 OPS in each of the past two seasons and spent 2023 with the Twins, has provided an above-average bat in five of the past six seasons. He likely wouldn't fill an everyday role but could be part of a multi-player solution at first base for Minnesota.
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