2025 Stats
AVG
.260
HR
3
RBI
18
R
6
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Mariners in January of 2025. Contract includes $200,000 bonuses for 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500 plate appearances.
Heading to bench Sunday
Solano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis
Solano had started four of the last five games, all against right-handers, but he'll head to the bench against Jack Leiter. Though the Mariners have mostly used Solano on the short side of a platoon at first base this season, he's been getting more opportunities lately while slashing a robust .419/.457/.651 over his last 13 contests. Once his bat inevitably cools down, Solano's playing time will taper off, but he could poach starts from a slumping Jorge Polanco (.503 OPS since the beginning of May).
Solano had started four of the last five games, all against right-handers, but he'll head to the bench against Jack Leiter. Though the Mariners have mostly used Solano on the short side of a platoon at first base this season, he's been getting more opportunities lately while slashing a robust .419/.457/.651 over his last 13 contests. Once his bat inevitably cools down, Solano's playing time will taper off, but he could poach starts from a slumping Jorge Polanco (.503 OPS since the beginning of May).
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+98%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .706 | 347 | 7 | 33 | .270 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .768 | 548 | 9 | 58 | .286 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .460 | 76 | 1 | 6 | .194 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .909 | 60 | 2 | 12 | .345 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .816 | 118 | 4 | 12 | .302 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .726 | 191 | 4 | 23 | .277 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .746 | 153 | 2 | 15 | .286 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .766 | 297 | 3 | 23 | .280 | ||||
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+72%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .745 | 429 | 8 | 38 | .275 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .743 | 466 | 8 | 53 | .284 | ||||
| 2025Home | .442 | 44 | 0 | 0 | .190 | ||||
| 2025Away | .760 | 92 | 3 | 18 | .294 | ||||
| 2024Home | .798 | 150 | 6 | 17 | .271 | ||||
| 2024Away | .726 | 159 | 2 | 18 | .300 | ||||
| 2023Home | .771 | 235 | 2 | 21 | .295 | ||||
| 2023Away | .748 | 215 | 3 | 17 | .267 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Donovan Solano compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.24BB Rate
5.1%K Rate
21.3%BABIP
.313ISO
.094AVG
.260OBP
.301SLG
.354OPS
.656wOBA
.292Exit Velocity
87.3 mphHard Hit Rate
31.3%Barrels/PA
3.7%Expected BA
.239Expected SLG
.348Sprint Speed
21.6 ft/secGround Ball %
49.5%Line Drive %
17.2%Fly Ball %
33.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Back to bench Monday
Solano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
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Homers twice, drives in five
Solano went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Sunday's win against the Cubs.
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Three-hit performance in loss
Solano went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Cubs.
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Finally blasts first homer
Solano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
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Struggling for playing time
Solano went 2-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Houston.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Reunion with Minnesota?
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.
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.