Alex Verdugo

Alex Verdugo's contribution to the Yankees' 6-5 victory was highlighted by a crucial home run, bringing in two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo, who has been struggling to find his rhythm at the plate with a batting average of just .160 through seven games, showed signs of breaking out of his slump. His performance on Wednesday could be a turning point. The 27-year-old will look to build on this solid performance.

Alex Verdugo (leg) has been scratched from Sunday’s lineup by the New York Yankees ahead of their Grapefruit League contest against the Detroit Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo will sit out after exiting Saturday’s game due to suffering the apparent leg injury after being hit by a pitch. Brandon Lockridge will take his spot in left field against the Tigers for manager Aaron Boone Sunday afternoon.

Alex Verdugo signed a one-year deal worth $8.7 million with the Yankees to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo was acquired by the Yankees from the Red Sox earlier in the offseason.

The Yankees' reportedly intend to keep Alex Verdugo as part of their outfield mix next season.

Fantasy Impact

There had been a question of whether the Yankees got Alex Verdugo with the idea of flipping him to the Padres as part of the Juan Soto deal. It appears they are still in the race to acquire Soto, but it wouldn't include Verdugo if the deal gets done.

The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-handeres Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice.

Fantasy Impact

Passan added that the acquisition of Alex Verdugo should not take the Yankees out of the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Verdugo slashed .264/.324/.421 last season for Boston, moving from left field to right field. He could move back to left field for the Yankees with Aaron Judge in right field.