ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats seventh homer Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 5-2 win over Miami in six innings.

Impact Verdugo put Boston ahead with a three-run blast off Miami starter Cody Poteet in the fifth inning. When the game was called due to poor weather conditions, Verdugo's long ball was the decisive hit. He's now slashing .293/.352/.471 with seven homers, 23 RBI, 32 runs scored and three stolen bases across 193 plate appearances this year.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo, Red Sox beat Marlins 5-2 in rain-shortened game

Alex Verdugo hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, J

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On soggy night, Verdugo hits clutch 3-run HR For the one last night that Fenway was operating at less than full capacity, Alex Verdugo once again created emotion -- both for the fans wh...

MAY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Alex Verdugo strokes three-run homer to send Red Sox past Marlins in six-inning rain-soaked game - The Boston Globe Verdugo stayed back on a curveball from Miami righthander Cody Poteet and launched a rocket over the visiting bullpen and into the right fie...

MAY 29, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

With Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora running the show, the Red Sox appear to be back

The Red Sox are contenders again, thanks to Chaim Bloom's moves and a versatile roster outperforming expectations, Pedro Moura writes.

MAY 28, 2021

Red Sox Vs. Braves Lineups: Alex Verdugo, Xander Bogaerts Return Garrett Richards will be on the mound for the Boston Red Sox as they begin a quick two-game set against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

MAY 25, 2021 • NESN.COM

Returns to lineup Verdugo (hamstring) will bat second and play left field Tuesday against Atlanta, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Verdugo missed a pair of starts over the weekend after leaving Friday's game against the Phillies with a tight left hamstring. He's ready to go following Monday's off day and will look to build on his 10-for-22 showing over his last seven games.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler fans 12, Phils beat Red Sox 6-2 to end 4-game skid

Zack Wheeler struck out a career high-tying 12 and the Philadelphia Phillies ended a four-game skid, beating the Boston Red Sox 6-2

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives another maintenance day Verdugo (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, manager Alex Cora said that Verdugo, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez are all sitting out Sunday in order to get multiple days of maintenance with a team off day coming Monday. The rest should prove most beneficial for Verdugo, who has been bothered by a tight left hamstring since exiting Friday's series opener in Philadelphia. Danny Santana will cover center field Sunday in Verdugo's stead.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jen McCaffrey: -JD Martinez, Xander Bogaerts and Alex Verdugo... - The Athletic -JD Martinez, Xander Bogaerts and Alex Verdugo are off today to give them an extra day with the off day on Monday -Christian Arroyo is playi...

MAY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Philadelphia takes 4-game slide into matchup with Boston

Philadelphia is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Boston

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bogaerts, Santana homer, Red Sox top Phils for 4th in row

Xander Bogaerts and Danny Santana hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, Matt Barnes retired Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins to strand the potential tying run in the ninth, a...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To rest hamstring Saturday Verdugo (hamstring) won't play Saturday against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora said the team will likely stay away from Verdugo on Saturday after he exited Friday's game with left hamstring tightness. The team will check on him again Sunday. If it turns out to be a strain, Verdugo could require a stint on the injured list. With the Red Sox playin in a National League park, J.D. Martinez will likely man left field in Verdugo's stead.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies look to end 3-game skid against Red Sox

Philadelphia will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Phillies take on Boston

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers, Santana go deep, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-3

Rafael Devers and Danny Santana hit homers to back Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hamstring tightness Verdugo left Friday's game against the Phillies in the sixth inning with left hamstring tightness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Verdugo went 3-for-3 with two runs scored before exiting. He was replaced in center field by Enrique Hernandez.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox over Jays 8-7

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MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts two-run homer Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Toronto.

Impact Verdugo kept his bat hot with a first-inning blast off Toronto starter Ross Stripling. In his last three games started, Verdugo has gone 6-for-13 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored. The outfielder sports a .288/.347/.468 slash line with six homers, 19 RBI, 28 runs scored and three stolen bases in 41 games overall. With Enrique Hernandez back from a hamstring injury and patrolling center field, the bulk of Verdugo's playing time will now come in left field.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo, Martinez power 5-run 1st, Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3

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MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records two hits Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Verdugo has recorded two multi-hit games over his last three appearances, but it'd be fair to say he's coming out of a slump. He has gone just 5-for-27 (.185) over his last eight contests, tallying just one home run, one RBI and a 3:3 BB:K in that span.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Verdugo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Verdugo started the past 10 games and will receive a breather in Sunday's series finale. J.D. Martinez, Hunter Renfroe and Marwin Gonzalez will start from left to right in the outfield while Xander Bogaerts serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches fifth homer Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Saturday's 9-0 win over the Angels.

Impact The 25-year-old started the scoring with a solo homer during the first inning, and he also came around to score on Xander Bogaerts' three-run shot during the fifth inning. Verdugo has a .279/.337/.442 slash line with five home runs, seven doubles, 17 RBI, three stolen bases and 27 runs in 38 games this season.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Alex Verdugo helps lead Red Sox rout of Angels Boston's center fielder crushed a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to start an onslaught.

MAY 16, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Alex Verdugo hits home run on 25th birthday as Red Sox thump Angels 9-0 Alex Verdugo hits home run on 25th birthday as Red Sox thump Angels 9-0 Alex Verdugo hit a solo homer in his first at-bat on his 25th birthday, Xander Bogaerts also went deep with a game-breaking, three-run shot...

MAY 15, 2021 • BOSTON.COM