Former Dodgers Outfielder Alex Verdugo Signs With Major NL Rival

Outfielder Alex Verdugo signed with the Atlanta Braves on a $1.5 million deal, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. After several reports stating Verdugo had not receiver a major-league offer, it appears the 28-year-old has found a home.

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Verdugo made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017, and was part of the trade package that was sent to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Mookie Betts.

Although Verdugo was a fan favorite during his time in L.A., he made some controversial remarks after the Dodgers won the World Series in 2020.

“A 60-game season, it’s still hard to judge to this day,” Verdugo said. “Like yeah, it’s a World Series, right? Yeah, they got a ring. But they didn’t play any games at their home field. They didn’t. There weren’t any fans there. It was 60 games. Anyone could ball out for 60 games. That extra 102 is a big difference. They won it, it’s a true one, for what we call it. But I still call it as I see it, it’s still a 60-gamer.”

In 2024, Verdugo spent the season with the New York Yankees where he slashed .233/.291/.356 with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. The outfielder played an ironic role for his former team in the Fall Classic.

Verdugo was the final out of the World Series, handing the Dodgers their first full-season title since 1988.

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