ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Pivetta scheduled to start for Red Sox at Mets

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGrom

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1

Garrett Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Verdugo (hamstring) is available off the bench Tuesday against the Mets, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact It sounds like this will be his last day out of the lineup, and he may even appear in this contest as a pinch hitter. J.D. Martinez is starting in left field in the National League park while Enrique Hernandez starts in center field.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Verdugo may never escape shadow of Mookie Betts, but he’s already proven he deserves better COMMENTARY I plowed through “The Big Bam” over the past week, Leigh Montville’s compilation of 75 years of Babe Ruth biographies an engrossi...

APRIL 27, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

New York hosts Boston following Walker's strong showing

New York looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Taijuan Walker

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back by Wednesday Verdugo (hamstring) may not play Tuesday but is expected to be back by Wednesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Verdugo was a late scratch Sunday, and Boston has an off-day Monday. Typically, the two off-days are enough for a player, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated he may give Verdugo a third day before stepping in against Mets ace Jacob DeGrom on Wednesday.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

E-Rod, JD Martinez lead Red Sox past Mariners 5-3

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APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Sunday The Red Sox scratched Verdugo (hamstring) from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After exiting Saturday's contest with left hamstring cramping, Verdugo was initially cleared to play Sunday, but the Red Sox decided to exercise some extra caution with the outfielder due to the wet field conditions in Boston for the series finale. Verdugo may still be available off the bench Sunday, and he'll most likely be ready to return to an everyday role in the outfield for the start of Boston's road trip, which begins Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light to play Sunday Verdugo (hamstring) will start in center field and bat second Sunday against the Mariners, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The Red Sox revealed that Verdugo had battled cramps in his left hamstring during Saturday's loss, but he managed to stay in the contest and finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Even with a quick turnaround for Sunday's game -- which starts at 1:10 p.m. ET -- Verdugo looks like he'll be ready to play a full nine innings. He'll be putting a three-game multi-hit streak on the line in the series finale.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing hamstring cramps Verdugo was dealing with left hamstring cramps during Saturday's loss to the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a double and one run in Saturday's loss, but he appeared to be bothered by his hamstring throughout most of the game. He was able to remain in the contest, and manager Alex Cora didn't sound concerned about the issue after the game. However, it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact Verdugo's availability for Sunday's series finale against Seattle.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager (1B, 2B, 3B), Flexen lead Mariners past Red Sox 8-2

Kyle Seager singled, doubled and tripled, Sam Haggerty and Ty France also had three hits apiece, and Chris Flexen limited Boston to four hits over seven innings on Saturday to lead...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in Friday's win Verdugo went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Mariners.

Impact The 24-year-old continues to produce for the Red Sox. Verdugo has a hit in six straight starts, and on the season he's batting .316 (24-for-76) with three homers, two steals, 13 RBI and 16 runs through 20 games.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steals two bags Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a triple and two stolen bases Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Verdugo began his productive contest with a one-out triple in the first inning but was ultimately stranded at third base. He reached base again two frames later, this team stealing both second and third base -- his first two stolen bases of the season -- before being stranded. Verdugo has maintained a .296/.350/.521 line with three home runs, 14 runs scored and 13 RBI across 80 plate appearances to begin the campaign.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners rally with 4-run 10th, beat Red Sox 7-3 on 3 hits

Mitch Haniger hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning moments after Sam Haggerty’s go-ahead double, and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-3 despite getting ju...

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Verdugo will not start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Verdugo owns a 1.184 OPS over his last seven games but will find himself on the bench for just the second time this season. J.D. Martinez, Enrique Hernandez and Hunter Renfroe will fill out Boston's outfield in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Boston Red Sox are ahead of schedule in their latest rebuild

After two consecutive disappointing seasons, the Boston Red Sox are back to their winning ways, with no signs of slowing down.

APRIL 20, 2021

Alex Verdugo Reacts To Home Run Ball Landing With Fitting Recipient Alex Verdugo reacts to one of his biggest fans catching the home run ball the Red Sox outfielder blasted in Boston's Patriots' Day win.

APRIL 20, 2021 • NESN.COM

Touches home twice in win Verdugo went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 11-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Verdugo joined the Patriots' Day morning party at Fenway Park, singling and scoring in the first inning before launching his third home run of the season in the third. He later delivered a seventh-inning single off position player Yermin Mercedes. The 24-year-old outfielder has scored multiple runs in six of 16 contests and has crossed home plate 14 times overall, tied for fifth in MLB.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox top White Sox 11-4 on Patriots' Day with no Marathon

Kiké Hernández led off with a replay-aided home run, and Bobby Dalbec worked a 14-pitch walk in a six-run first inning helping the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 11-4 in the fi...

APRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox score 11 runs on 17 hits in win: Alex Verdugo, J.D. Martinez, Kiké Hernández homer, Nathan Eovaldi K’s 10 The Red Sox scored seven runs in the first inning against White Sox's Lucas Giolito.

APRIL 19, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox: Watch Alex Verdugo break down his swing with fan in awesome interaction You don't have to be a Boston Red Sox fan to enjoy Alex Verdugo breaking down his swing. Never mind the profanity, but Boston Red Sox outfie...

APRIL 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Watch Alex Verdugo Explain Approach In Video That Has Twitter Buzzing Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had an extended conversation with a fan on his hitting approach, and it was pretty awesome to see.

APRIL 17, 2021 • NESN.COM

Doesn't let up Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a three-run double in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact Verdugo's bases-clearing double with two outs in the eighth inning knotted the game at three runs apiece and gave him nine RBI over the last five games. The heroics, however, went for naught, as Adam Ottavino allowed the winning run to score an inning later. The outfielder is on a tear, notching 13 hits over his last 37 at-bats (.351/.419/.649).

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer mad...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS