Outfielder Alex Verdugo has signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett for the start of the 2025 season. Initially not receiving any formal big league offers, this signing comes just a week before Opening Day, raising questions about his readiness. Despite a promising start in 2024, where he batted .275, Verdugo's performance plummeted during the latter half of the season, resulting in the worst statistics of his career. His future remains uncertain as he ramps up for the season ahead.
The Braves have signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett to start the season, pending MLB service.
Despite a strong start in 2024, Verdugo struggled significantly with a .221 batting average after mid-May, ultimately having the worst season of his career.
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