ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Yankees' $9.2 Million Reject Closer to MLB Return After Triple-A 3-Run Homer After a lengthy and frustrating free agency, former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo appears on the verge or getting back to the big...

1 DAY AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Former Yankees $22 Million Bust Facing Opportunity to Revive Career Alex Verdugo could be headed back to the majors.

1 DAY AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to join Atlanta this week Verdugo is expected to join Atlanta's active roster this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Verdugo has participated in seven games with Triple-A Gwinnett, going 4-for-22 with a pair of home runs, including one long ball on Sunday. It's uncertain whether Verdugo will join Atlanta on Monday for the start of its series in Toronto or on Friday when the club begins a homestand, but "all signs point" to the veteran outfielder being recalled this week, per O'Brien. Jarred Kelenic and Bryan De La Cruz have both struggled, so Verdugo figures to immediately get an opportunity at regular playing time in the outfield corners for Atlanta.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves Fans Plead for Atlanta to Call Up Former Yankee Alex Verdugo is turning heads with his performance in Triple-A.

2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2025 MLB free-agent signing tracker, trades: Astros send Rafael Montero to ATL

MLB free agency is here! Here are the latest notable signings, trades and the top remaining free agents across the league.

APRIL 9

'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

Braves Facing Alex Verdugo Decision After Jurickson Profar Suspension Alex Verdugo may now serve an important role for Atlanta.

MARCH 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB Rumors: Alex Verdugo's 'Off-Field Issues' Concerned Teams Alex Verdugo had trouble landing a job this offseason and one rumored reason isn't all that surprising considering the veteran's history.

MARCH 25 • NESN.COM

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Jesse Chavez has returned to the Atlanta Braves once again

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-Yankees Outfielder Severely Misplayed His Free Agency, Settled for $1.5M Deal New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo had a long free agency. He reportedly was approached by the Pittsburgh Pirates early in the offseas...

MARCH 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inks $1.5 million deal with Atlanta Atlanta signed Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Verdugo's free-agent market has been quiet all winter, but he's finally managed to land a major-league deal a week before Opening Day. It's not clear when Verdugo might be able to play, but when he's ready he will offer an alternative to Jarred Kelenic in right field until Ronald Acuna (knee) is ready. Verdugo slashed only .233/.291/.356 across 149 regular-season games for the Yankees in 2024.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

No MLB offers in free agency Verdugo has yet to receive an offer for a major-league deal since becoming a free agent in November, a league source tells Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

Impact Verdugo lacks the power profile most teams value in corner outfielders, but as an under-30 player with a career 101 wRC+ over parts of eight seasons in the majors, it comes as a surprise that he apparently hasn't been offered anything more than a minor-league deal throughout the winter and spring. Given his track record in the big leagues, Verdugo has understandably been unwilling to sign what he perceives as a below-market deal, but he may have to wait for a team's outfield depth to be tested by injuries early in the season before he gets an offer to his liking. While he waits for an opportunity, Verdugo has reportedly kept himself in playing shape by training on his own at his home in Arizona.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still looking for new home Verdugo is running out of time to sign on with a team before the start of the season, Matt Ehalt of the New York Post reports.

Impact Verdugo has been previously linked to the Mets, Blue Jays, Astros, Angels and Pirates this offseason, but those clubs either no longer have interest or they're simply not willing to offer the veteran outfielder what he feels he's worth. The 28-year-old slashed only .233/.291/.356 across 149 regular-season games for the Yankees in 2024 but graded out as a plus defender in left field.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Red Sox Alex Verdugo Sends Three-Word Message Amid Free Agency Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo sent a three-word message on social media while still unemployed in free agency.

MARCH 4 • NESN.COM

Veteran Outfielder Riles Up Yankees Fans With Social Media Tease Jasson Domínguez’s tough spring has Yankees fans calling for an Alex Verdugo return.

MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees Must Avoid Temptation of Bringing $22 Million Outfielder Home No, the Yankees should not reunite with Alex Verdugo.

MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performanc...

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals agree with RHP Michael Lorenzen on $7 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associat...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 10 MLB Left Fielders Free Agents: Rankings and contract projections ft. Jurickson Profar, Alex Verdugo, Adam Duvall Left field may not be as stacked or star-studded in free agency as right field (thanks to Juan Soto and Teoscar Hernandez mostly), but it's...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers win World Series with Game 5 comeback victory over Yankees, 7-6

The Dodgers have won their second World Series in five seasons, clinching with a comeback Game 5 win, 7-6, over the New York Yankees on Wedn...

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ex-Red Sox Alex Verdugo Leaves World Series With Brutal Ending Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo isn't going to want to remember how Game 5 against the Dodgers ended Wednesday night.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • NESN.COM

Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on s...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Jack Flaherty knocked out in second inning by Yankees in World Series Game 5

Jack Flaherty was chased early for the second straight time when trying to clinch a postseason series for his hometown team, giving up four runs and getting just four outs as the N...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Judge snaps World Series slump with homer, then makes costly error that sparks Dodgers rally

Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

Anthony Volpe’s third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-setting home run, and the New York Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Los Ange...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS