The San Francisco Giants have made a significant trade move by sending outfielder Jorge Soler to the Atlanta Braves. Soler, who has struggled at the plate this season, is expected to provide a power boost to the Braves' lineup. Atlanta is hoping Soler's offensive capabilities will make up for the absence of key players like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Joc Pederson.

In return for Soler, the Giants acquired pitcher Luke Jackson, who will fill a middle relief role in the bullpen for Atlanta. Jackson has had mixed success on the mound this season but provides depth and experience to the Braves' pitching staff.

Additionally, the Giants included reliever Tyler Matzek in the trade. Matzek, who had a strong showing during the 2021 postseason, has struggled this season and is currently sidelined with elbow inflammation. The move to trade Matzek will help the Giants with their salary situation as they look to potentially make more moves before the trade deadline.

As part of the deal, the Braves also received outfield prospect Victor Ceballos from the Giants. Ceballos, a promising young talent, has shown potential in High Class-A this season and adds to Atlanta's depth in the minor league system.

Following the trade, the Braves, who currently hold a wild-card spot, are looking to solidify their roster for a postseason push. Meanwhile, the Giants are making moves to improve their competitive balance tax situation and potentially set the stage for further trades before the deadline.