JUNE 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
ALEX VERDUGO #24 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK YANKEES
13 HR •
61 RBI •
.233 AVG
13 HR
61 RBI
.233 AVG
Alex Verdugo's RBI double | 06/03/2023 Alex Verdugo rips a grounder down the right field line for a double, driving home Pablo Reyes to extend the Red Sox's lead over the Rays to...
Alex Verdugo nabs Steer at home | 06/01/2023 Alex Verdugo throws out Spencer Steer at home plate to complete a double play, and the call stands after review in the 4th inning
JUNE 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Two hits in return Verdugo went 2-for-5 in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Reds.
Impact Verdugo returned to the lineup after missing Tuesday's game with a minor illness. The outfielder has seven hits over his last 17 at-bats.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Wednesday Verdugo (illness) is leading off and playing right field against the Reds on Wednesday.
Impact Verdugo was unavailable against Cincinnati on Tuesday while not feeling well, but the outfielder is back at the top of the lineup for Wednesday's bout against the Reds.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not feeling well Boston manager Alex Cora acknowledged Verdugo was not feeling well Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "Dugie is not feeling great," Cora said when asked about usin...
Impact Cora wanted to give the Verdugo the entire day off due to the illness, which is why the manager stayed away from him during the Red Sox's late rally in a 9-8 loss to the Reds. There were ideal spots to use him, as the struggling Jarren Duran and Triston Casas made the final outs with a runner at third base in the team's five-run ninth inning. Cora expects Verdugo back Wednesday.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact It's unusual to see Verdugo getting a day off with a right-hander (Ben Lively) on the mound, but this does seem to simply be him getting some rest. Raimel Tapia will be in right field and in the leadoff spot.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Verdugo's RBI single | 05/28/2023 Alex Verdugo hits an RBI single to left field, scoring Triston Casas to give the Red Sox their first run of the game
MAY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM
Racks up three hits Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Verdugo went 0-for-12 over his last three games, which led to him getting Wednesday off ahead of Thursday's travel day. He'd gone five contests without an extra-base hit. Despite the recent slump, Verdugo remains one of the Red Sox's most consistent hitters. He's slashing .292/.364/.464 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases through 49 games.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Verdugo's RBI single | 05/26/2023 Alex Verdugo rips a line drive to left field for a single, driving home Connor Wong to extend the Red Sox's lead to 7-1 in the top of the 8t...
MAY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Taking seat Wednesday Verdugo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Verdugo is among the left-handed hitters on the bench as the Red Sox go up against southpaw Tyler Anderson. Raimel Tapia is a left-handed hitter himself but will play right field in Verdugo's place.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Verdugo's RBI single | 05/20/2023 Alex Verdugo singles to left field in the top of the 4th inning to bring home Kiké Hernández and make the score 4-1
MAY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM
Back in lineup Friday Verdugo (groin) is starting Friday against the Padres, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact After being forced to exit Wednesday's contest against the Mariners early due to left groin tightness, Verdugo will return to Boston's lineup without missing a game. The 27-year-old outfielder is on pace for the best season of his career and is slashing .286/.375/.476 over the past week.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should play Friday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Verdugo (groin) should be able to play Friday in San Diego.
Impact Verdugo was removed from Wednesday's game in the third inning due to tightness in his left groin. The Red Sox termed the removal as precautionary.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed as precaution Verdugo was pulled from Wednesday's game against Seattle due to left groin tightness, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact The Red Sox have an off day Thursday, so Verdugo will get an extra day of rest before the team decides whether or not he will miss any more time. He should be considered day-to-day going forward.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Verdugo's running catch | 05/17/2023 Alex Verdugo makes a wild running catch on the warning track to put away Taylor Trammell
MAY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM
Scores lone run in loss Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Verdugo doubled to lead off the bottom of the first inning for Boston and raced home on a Rafael Devers two-out single. It was the leadoff batter's 32nd run scored, which ties him for fifth in MLB along with Matt Olson and Christian Yelich. Verdugo's bat cooled off slightly after hot start, but he's getting on base regularly and maintains a career-high .865 OPS.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Verdugo's leaping catch | 05/10/2023 Alex Verdugo makes a leaping catch to rob Michael Harris II of an extra-base hit in the bottom of the 7th inning
MAY 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
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Back in action Verdugo will bat second and play right field Saturday against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact An illness kept Verdugo out of the lineup for the last two games, but it evidently isn't a long-term issue. That's good news for the Red Sox, as he's off to a strong start, hitting .315/.382/.515 with five homers in 144 trips to the plate.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held out again Friday Verdugo (illness) remained out of the Red Sox' lineup Friday in Philadelphia.
Impact Verdugo is battling an illness and will miss a second straight start. He's considered day-to-day. Raimel Tapia will pick up another start in right field and in the leadoff spot.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent due to illness Verdugo was not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to an illness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact It was originally believed to just be a typical off day for Verdugo, though manager Alex Cora disclosed the illness following Thursday's win. There's no indication that the issue will cause Verdugo to miss further game action.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting day off Verdugo is not in the Red Sox' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact It's the second day off of the season for Verdugo, who has nine hits in his last five games. Raimel Tapia is taking his spot in right field and in the leadoff spot.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shows off versatility in win Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, a steal and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Verdugo lead off the bottom of the first with a double and came around to score on Masataka Yoshida's RBI double. After reaching on a fielder's choice in the sixth, Verdugo stole second, marking his second swipe of the season, but he was stranded at second. The Blue Jays tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the ninth, but Verdugo blasted a walk-off solo shot to lead off the bottom half of the frame. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight games, including three straight multi-hit games, and has five extra-base knocks and eight RBI during that stretch.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mr. Walk-off! Verdugo homers for third game-ending hit of the season BOSTON -- Alex Verdugo has turned into Mr. Walk-off for the Red Sox. And this time, he went the distance, belting a game-ending homer to lea...
MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
