ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Yankees' Alex Verdugo responds to Jonathan Papelbon's scorching comments Alex Verdugo told The Record and NorthJersey.com how he feels about Jonathan Papelbon’s scorching comments about him.

FEBRUARY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees World Series champ gives Alex Verdugo advice on transition from Red Sox Alex Verdugo became the latest player to be traded from the Red Sox to the Yankees earlier this offseason.

FEBRUARY 4 • NJ.COM

Juan Soto, Yankees agree to record $31M arbitration deal; Pete Alonso gets $20.5M

The New York Yankees will pay Juan Soto $31 million in 2024, setting a new record for a pre-arbitration deal.

JANUARY 12

Yankees fill void with Alex Verdugo trade; Red Sox gain flexibility and promise

It's always fascinating when the Yankees and Red Sox agree to a trade. Here's what they got and why they did it.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Yankees reportedly acquiring Alex Verdugo from Red Sox for 3 right-handed pitchers

The Yankees are sending right-handed pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice to Red Sox in exchange for Alex Verdugo, per...

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These Four Plays Could Cement Alex Verdugo's Gold Glove Case - NESN.com Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo is Boston’s lone nominee in the 2023 Major League Baseball Gold Glove Award finalists list, having a legi...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NESN.COM

Alex Verdugo scores on error | 10/01/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Taking seat against southpaw Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Baltimore.

Impact The left-handed hitting Verdugo will begin the contest on the bench as the Orioles send lefty John Means to the hill. Adam Duvall will cover right field for Boston.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Verdugo started the past four games and will take a seat after going 2-for-13 with three walks, a run and three strikeouts in the span. Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Adam Duvall will start across the outfield Sunday against Chicago righty Mike Clevinger.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Verdugo's jumping catch | 09/22/2023 Alex Verdugo makes an amazing jumping catch for the third out of the top of the 7th inning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alex Verdugo's game-tying FC | 09/19/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Remains out of lineup Verdugo is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.

Impact Verdugo was held out Sunday against a left-handed starter, and that will be the case again Monday with Boston facing another southpaw. Adam Duvall will man right field for the Red Sox on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Verdugo is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Verdugo takes a seat after going 0-for-9 with five strikeouts in the first two games of Boston's three-game weekend set at Toronto. Rob Refsnyder, Ceddanne Rafaela and Adam Duvall will start across the outfield in Sunday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Verdugo gets out at second | 09/16/2023 Alex Verdugo slings the ball from deep right field to nab Alejandro Kirk at second in the bottom of the 5th

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jordan Romano K's Verdugo in 11th | 09/16/2023 Jordan Romano gets a clutch strikeout of Alex Verdugo in the top of the 11th

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alex Verdugo's running catch | 09/14/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting out first game Verdugo is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Boston will go with Adam Duvall in right field and Ceddanne Rafaela in center field for the first game. Verduo figures to be back in right field for the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench for Game 2 Verdugo is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact Verdugo swung at the first pitch with the bases loaded against a wild Clay Holmes to ground into a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of the day game. Ceddanne Rafaela will lead off against southpaw Carlos Rodon in the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs hit in return Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 11-2 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Verdugo returned to the lineup after missing three games due to a hamstring injury. He returned to familiar roles, starting in right field and batting leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Verdugo (hamstring) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Friday against the Orioles, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Hamstring tightness has kept Verdugo on the bench since he was removed from Sunday's game against Kansas City. Now that he's back in action, he'll look to stay hot at the plate after belting four homers across his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting Wednesday Verdugo (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The 27-year-old will sit for all three games in Tampa Bay after exiting Sunday's matchup versus Kansas City with left hamstring tightness. Verdugo should have the chance to rejoin the starting nine Friday against the Orioles following Thursday's team off day. Masataka Yoshida, Wilyer Abreu and Adam Duvall will start from left to right in the outfield Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Most likely out until Friday Verdugo (hamstring) is unlikely to return to the Red Sox' lineup until Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Verdugo has been ruled out through Tuesday with left hamstring tightness, and while he could return Wednesday in a best-case scenario, Friday following the off day Thursday looks to be the most likely route. Adam Duvall is playing right field Monday while Wilyer Abreu handles center field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of lineup Monday Verdugo (hamstring) is Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald for Monday's game against the Rays, Mac Cerullo reports.

Impact Verdugo had to be removed from Sunday's game versus the Royals because of left hamstring tightness and was not expected to be ready to play a day later. The good news is he has not yet been placed on the injured list and is considered day-to-day for now. Adam Duvall will be in right field Monday while Wilyer Abreu patrols center.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not play Monday Boston manager Alex Cora said Sunday that the team will "probably stay away" from using Verdugo (hamstring) in Monday's game against the Rays, MLB.com reports.

Impact Verdugo exited Sunday's game in the sixth inning after experiencing left hamstring tightness while fielding a Salvador Perez single. Cora confirmed Verdugo is day-to-day heading into the series opener in Tampa Bay, but the Red Sox may play it cautiously on the turf at Tropicana Field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling tight hamstring Verdugo was lifted from Sunday's game against the Royals due to left hamstring tightness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Verdugo appeared to suffer the injury while playing the field during the sixth inning when he departed with the athletic trainer. He went 0-for-3 prior to his exit and should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE