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Solarte hit a three-run homer in a 2-for-4 game Monday against Atlanta.

Solarte has been on fire ever since he returned to the disabled list May 21, with four homers, 12 RBI and a .315 batting average in those 15 games (13 starts). He has been one of the few bright spots in San Diego and has locked himself into the starting lineup, rotating between second and third base. While he's never hit anywhere near this well over the course of a full season, Solarte has both the contact ability and raw power to be an above-average hitter at both of his positions. He hit .270/.320/.428 with a career high 14 home runs in 152 games last season, and could still be improving at age 28.

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