Alex Verdugo DFAd after woeful Braves stin

Alex Verdugos tenure in Atlanta is already over. The ex-Yankees outfielder was designated for a signment by the Braves on Wednesday, barely halfway through the season, . Verdugo, 29, is now out of a job after in late March, which followed a long offseason of searching for his next team. After spending the first few weeks in the minors, Verdugo was called up in mid-April, hitting .341/.396/.455 Bobby Witt Jr. Jersey in 48 plate appearances through the first month. Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) on second base after hitting a double to drive in a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Truist Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Explore More But it all went downhill from there. Verdugo finished his Braves stint hitting .239/.296/.289 with zero home runs in 213 plate appearances. Jurickson Profar, who is , is taking Verdugos roster spot. The latest news continues a rough stretch in Verdugos big league career. In 2024, during his first and only season in New York, the 29-year-old hit .233/.291/.356 with just 13 home runs in 621 plate appearances while spending most of his time in left field. Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) hits a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Truist Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect During last seasons World Series against the Dodgers, beyond the season. I know it wasnt my best personal year on offense, Verdugo said before the fateful Game 5. I think there would be [the po sibility] that maybe one day we can come back if its not next year, maybe its another year. But I would like to come back and just show the type of player that I really am. I think weve seen it defensively, seen it at times offensively, but Im usually a lot more consistent. Instead, the Yankees moved on, signing Cody Bellinger to play center field and giving the starting left field job to youngster Ja son Dominguez. Wade Davis Jersey