Alex Verdugo

Alex Verdugo has a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out the rest of the season and require surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo was released by the Padres. He signed a minor league contract in March, but did not appear in a game.

Verdugo will likely need an extended run of success at Triple-A El Paso before putting himself in consideration for a promotion to San Diego. He posted a .585 OPS across 213 plate appearances with Atlanta in 2025 and signed a minor-league deal with the Padres on March 1.

Fantasy Impact

A sore throwing shoulder has kept him out of game action since the final week of the Cactus League. He has been rehabbing at the Padres' Arizona complex and is expected to report to El Paso in a couple of weeks once healthy.

The Padres signed OF Alex Verdugo to a minor league contract

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo gets another opportunity after he had been released by the Braves. He'll compete in spring training for a spot on the Padres Opening Day roster.

Alex Verdugo cleared waivers and was released by the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Verdugo passed through waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll look to land a depth role with another team.

The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

With Jurickson Profar (suspension) reinstated from the restricted list, the Braves have designated Alex Verdugo for assignment. Verdugo slashed .239/.296/.289 over 56 games with the team and will likely clear waivers and become a free agent.