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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: Heating up at plate

  Rotowire Apr 10, 2024

  Over his past six games, Verdugo is slashing .300/.417/.650 with two homers, four RBI and a 4:0 BB:K. Verdugo went deep against Miami on Tuesday for his first long ball at home as a member of the Yankees. The outfielder started the season batting just 3-for-21 over his first six contests, but he's turned things around significantly since. The lefty batter has started all 12 games for the Yankees so far this season and is batting .385 (5-for-13) against southpaws versus just .143 (4-for-28) against right-handers.

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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: First homer with Yankees

  Rotowire Apr 4, 2024

  Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over Arizona. Verdugo jumped on a hanging four-seamer from Kevin Ginkel in the top of the 10th inning and sent it into the stands in right field, scoring Anthony Volpe to give the Yankees a two-run lead. It marked the left fielder's first home run of the season and also his first in a Yankees uniform. However, even after his heroic effort in Wednesday's win, Verdugo is still batting just .160 on the season with three RBI and three runs scored.

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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: Returns to lineup

  Rotowire Mar 6, 2024

  Verdugo (leg) will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. Verdugo was scratched from the lineup Sunday with a left leg contusion after being hit by a pitch Saturday, but he's now ready to resume his preparations for the start of the 2024 campaign. Traded from the Red Sox to the Yankees in the offseason, Verdugo is expected to serve as the primary left fielder for New York. He is 1-for-8 with a double and three strikeouts so far this spring.

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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: Scratched with leg contusion

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2024

  Verdugo was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Tigers due to a left leg contusion, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. The veteran outfielder was hit by a pitch during Saturday's contest and will take at least one day to recover from the injury. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, and Verdugo should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: Agrees to terms with Yankees

  Rotowire Jan 11, 2024

  Verdugo signed a one-year, $8.7 million contract with the Yankees on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Verdugo was dealt to the Yankees earlier in the offseason and is in his final year of arbitration eligibility. He projects to be the team's primary left fielder and should remain a decent source of batting average and runs scored as a part of a strong lineup in New York.

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• Yankees' Alex Verdugo: Dealt to Yankees

  Rotowire Dec 5, 2023

  The Red Sox traded Verdugo to the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. With trade talks stalling between the Yankees and Padres regarding Juan Soto, New York ensures the addition of a capable left-handed outfield bat by acquiring Verdugo. Verdugo slashed .264/.324/.421 with 13 homers and 54 RBI last season across 602 plate appearances. He figures to see regular at-bats versus right-handed pitchers after posting an .806 OPS against them across the last three seasons.

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Taking seat against southpaw

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2023

  Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Baltimore. 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.

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: On bench Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Remains out of lineup

  Rotowire Sep 18, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Takes seat Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Sitting out first game

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Heads to bench for Game 2

  Rotowire Sep 12, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Logs hit in return

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Returns to lineup

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Still sitting Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 6, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Most likely out until Friday

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2023

  Verdugo (hamstring) is unlikely to return to the Red Sox's lineup until Friday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Verdugo has been ruled out through Tuesday with left hamstring tightness, and while he could return for Wednesday's series finale with the Rays in a best-case scenario, the Red Sox will most likely wait until after Thursday's off day before returning him to the lineup. His expected absence for the series in Tampa should open up right field for Adam Duvall and center field for Wilyer Abreu.

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Held out of lineup Monday

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2023

  Verdugo (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Verdugo was removed from Sunday's game versus the Royals because of left hamstring tightness and wasn't expected to be ready to play a day later, so his absence from the lineup Monday isn't surprising. The good news is that he hasn't yet been placed on the injured list and is considered day-to-day for now. Adam Duvall will cover right field Monday in place of Verdugo.

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: May not play Monday

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2023

  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. 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.

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Battling tight hamstring

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2023

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

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• Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Exits with apparent injury

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2023

  Verdugo was removed from Sunday's game against the Royals with an apparent hamstring injury, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Verdugo went 0-for-3 before leaving the game during the sixth inning with the athletic trainer. The 27-year-old appeared to indicate he's dealing with a hamstring issue, but the specifics of the injury remain unclear. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

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