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Braves add veteran OF Alex Verdugo to active roster Four weeks after he was signed as a free agent, the Atlanta Braves added outfielder Alex Verdugo to the active roster Thursday.in a correspo...

APRIL 17, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact De La Cruz had an opportunity to stake claim to a regular role in the Atlanta outfield, but he managed just a .453 OPS and didn't drive in a single run in 16 games. He's being replaced on the roster by Alex Verdugo.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves DH Marcell Ozuna out of lineup vs Blue Jays because of sore hip, listed as day-to-day

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not with the team for its game in Toronto on Monday night after returning to Atlanta a day earlier to have an MRI on his sore hip

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday De La Cruz is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact De La Cruz has gone 0-for-7 with one walk, one stolen base and five strikeouts over the first two games of the series. He'll retreat to the dugout for the series finale while Eli White starts in left field and bats ninth against Rays right-hander Jon Boyle.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday De La Cruz is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen homers and drives in 4 runs to help the Rays to a 6-3 win over the Braves

Danny Jansen hit his first home run of the season and drove in four runs, Christopher Morel also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

'Can’t explain it’: The Braves are MLB’s only winless team. Is it panic time?

The 2025 MLB campaign couldn't have started much worse for the Atlanta Braves. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

APRIL 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'Can’t explain it’: The Braves are MLB’s only winless team. Is it panic time?

Making first start of 2025 De La Cruz is starting in right field and batting seventh against the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact De La Cruz came in as a pinch hitter twice during Atlanta's road series against San Diego. Monday will be his first start of the 2025 season, and he'll see everyday role in the outfield until Ronald Acuna (knee) comes back following Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy. De La Cruz split time with Atlanta and Miami across 149 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with a slash line of .233/.271/.384 with 21 home runs and 68 RBI in 621 plate appearances.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for Opening Day De La Cruz is batting .297 (11-for-37) through 15 Grapefruit League appearances with a 3:6 BB:K.

Impact While the 28-year-old outfielder hasn't left the yard yet this spring, three of De La Cruz's hits have been doubles. The former Marlin is in line to handle the short side of a platoon in right field alongside Jarred Kelenic while Ronald Acuna completes his recovery from knee surgery, a role that should suit De La Cruz -- he slashed .285/.309/.425 in 188 plate appearances against left-handed pitching last year, versus a .210/.254/.365 line off righties in 433 PAs.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth by signing Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million, one-year contract and optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets for short-side platoon role De La Cruz is expected to platoon in right field with Jarred Kelenic until Ronald Acuna (knee) is cleared to return to the lineup, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact As the right-handed hitter of the duo, De La Cruz would be on the short side of that platoon, although manager Brian Snitker could also choose to ride the hot hand. De La Cruz slashed .285/.309/.425 in 188 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2024, albeit with a 25.0 percent strikeout rate against a meager 3.2 percent walk rate, so he might thrive in that role over the first month or so of the season until Acuna is back in action.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates reunite with Adam Frazier, adding former All-Star 2B on a 1-year deal

Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

New leg kick in swing helped Jurickson Profar revive his career and find a home in Braves outfield

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time All-Star at 31 with San Diego

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres

Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with sp...

JANUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Outfielder Bryan De La Cruz agrees to 1-year contract with Atlanta Braves

Bryan De La Cruz and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year contract paying $860,000 while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors, giving Atlanta another outfi...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Braves sign OF Bryan De La Cruz to 1-year contract The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.Financial terms w...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Braves sign OF Bryan De La Cruz to 1-year contract The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.Financial terms w...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inks deal with Atlanta Atlanta signed De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year. non-guaranteed contract.

Impact De La Cruz began the 2024 season with Miami before being dealt to Pittsburgh at the deadline. The corner outfielder slashed .233/.271/.384 on the year with a career-high 21 home runs , 61 runs scored and 68 RBI. The soon-to-be 28-year-old will look to compete for a spot on Atlanta's regular-season roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan De La Cruz Landing Spots: 3 teams that could help the outfielder bounce back after a tough Pirates season After a tough season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is now a free agent. Despite showing potential in the past, hi...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't stick in Pittsburgh The Pirates non-tendered De La Cruz on Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The Pirates acquired De La Cruz at the trade deadline, but he hit just .200/.220/.394 across 168 plate appearances in Pittsburgh. With Billy Cooke and Nick Yorke options to start in right field, the team will let De La Cruz hit free agency.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluating Pirates' options for 9 arbitration-eligible players Much of the Pirates’ offseason will be predicated on their decision-making in free agency, but there’s plenty of other players currently in....

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Not in lineup again De La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact De La Cruz will begin Sunday's contest on the bench as Nick Yorke gets the start in right field and bats seventh. Since being acquired by the Pirates from the Marlins in late July, De La Cruz has slashed .200/.220/.294 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 168 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday De La Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact After going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener, De La Cruz will sit down for the penultimate game of the regular season while Joshua Palacios takes over in right field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 21st homer De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact De La Cruz has struggled since joining the Pirates, as he's hitting only .196 with three homers and 17 RBI across 42 games. He has managed to go yard twice in his last seven starts, also knocking in five in that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup Wednesday De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact De La Cruz will get a break after he went 3-for-11 with a double, a walk and a run scored while starting in each of the last three games. Utility man Nick Yorke will occupy De La Cruz's usual spot in right field.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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