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ALEX VERDUGO
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Tucsonan Alex Verdugo's MLB career appears to be at the end | Greg Hansen Greg Hansen's Notebook: The Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees released former Sahuaro High School outfielder Alex Verdugo over the last 10...
Braves Cut Former Yankees Outfielder The Atlanta Braves have designated former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, to make room for Jurickson Profar's retur...
JULY 6 • SI.COM
Controversial Former Red Sox Outfielder Released By Braves Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was released by the Atlanta Braves after being designated for assignment earlier this week.
JULY 6 • NESN.COM
Deadspin | Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves Deadspin | Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves
JULY 6 • DEADSPIN.COM
Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially released by the club, The Athletic reported, three...
JULY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Deadspin | Braves DFA Alex Verdugo, activate Jurickson Profar, place Spencer Schwellenbach on IL Deadspin | Braves DFA Alex Verdugo, activate Jurickson Profar, place Spencer Schwellenbach on IL
JULY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM
Deadspin | Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar Deadspin | Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar
JULY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM
Braves' Schwellenbach out with broken elbow. Profar returns from drug suspension and Verdugo cut
Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has been placed on the 15-day injured list after breaking his right elbow during a start last weekendJULY 2 • Associated Press
Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar in a series of roster moves on...
JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ex-Yankee Goes From Trolling NYY to Being DFA'd Alex Verdugo felt like trolling the Yankees on Instagram this spring, now he’s not on a team.
JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially booted from 40-man Atlanta designated Verdugo for assignment Wednesday.
Impact Atlanta needed to free spots on its 26-man and 40-man rosters for the reinstatement of Jurickson Profar from the suspended list, and Verdugo was the obvious choice after he slashed only .239/.296/.289 with zero home runs over 56 contests. Verdugo is likely to pass through waivers and become a free agent.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar Deadspin | Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar
JULY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM
Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar The Atlanta Braves are designating Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, The Athletic reported We...
JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves DFA Ex-Red Sox Outfielder After Disastrous First Half The Atlanta Braves have designated former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment after a rough first half.
JULY 2 • NESN.COM
Braves Designate Alex Verdugo for Assignment After 56 Games Atlanta reportedly is making room for Jurickson Profar to return from suspension.
JULY 2 • SI.COM
Yankees Castoff May Be Casualty of Banned Braves $42 Million Star's Return Rejected after one rough year with the New York Yankees, Alex Verdugo’s time with the Atlanta Braves could soon be over as well.
JULY 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Will be DFA'd by Atlanta Atlanta will designate Verdugo for assignment prior to Wednesday's game against the Angels, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact The club needs to free up spots on its 26-man and 40-man rosters to make room for Jurickson Profar, who will be reinstated from the suspended list Wednesday. Verdugo saw plenty of chances in left field as Atlanta sought a fill-in for Profar, but he produced just a .239/.296/.289batting line with zero home runs over 56 contests. The 29-year-old is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed and eventually become a free agent.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty again Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Impact With Atlanta facing a lefty (Ranger Suarez) for the second straight day, the left-handed-hitting Verdugo will once again retreat to the bench. Stuart Fairchild will step in for Verdugo in left field.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against righty Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Mets.
Impact Verdugo has re-established himself as Atlanta's go-to left fielder against right-handed pitching, making seven straight starts in such situations, but he is sitting out Monday as the Mets send righty Paul Blackburn to the bump. Eli White will play left field and bat eighth.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Stowers ends 31-game homer drought, Alcántara solid over 6 innings to help Marlins beat Braves 5-3
Kyle Stowers ended a 31-game home run drought, Sandy Alcántara pitched six strong innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the rubber game of their three-game s...JUNE 22 • Associated Press
Reclaims regular lineup spot Verdugo will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact He appears to have taken back primary starting duties in left field from Eli White, as Verdugo gets a fifth straight start against a right-handed pitcher (Sandy Alcantara). Though his playing time has been trending up of late, Verdugo will move into a fourth-outfielder role beginning July 2, when Jurickson Profar (suspension) is eligible to return.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Reclaims regular lineup spot Verdugo will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Verdugo appears to have taken back primary starting duties in left field from Eli White, as the former will be included in the lineup for the fifth straight game and Atlanta's eighth straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher (Sandy Alcantara). Though his playing time has been trending up of late, Verdugo will likely move back into a fourth-outfielder role beginning July 2, when Jurickson Profar (suspension) is eligible to return from the restricted list.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Dollander pleased with adjustments made in 6-inning effort vs. Braves ATLANTA -- Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander began Saturday’s game by walking the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. and Alex Verdugo on 10...
JUNE 15 • MLB.COM
Ozuna and Harris hit 3-run homers to power Braves to 12-4 comeback win over struggling Rockies
Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give Atlanta the lead and the Braves stormed back from a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Friday n...JUNE 14 • Associated Press
Playing time continues to slip Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
Impact It's the third time over the past four contests that the left-handed-hitting Verdugo has been out of the lineup, and all four games have been against right-handers. Eli White is again starting in left field and batting eighth and might be re-emerging as Atlanta's primary starter at the position.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
