Alex Verdugo’s time with the Atlanta Braves was short-lived.
The Braves have designated Verdugo for assignment to make room on the roster for Jurickson Profar, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The outfielder inked a one-year deal with Atlanta late in the offseason after spending 2024 with the American League Champion New York Yankees.
The 29-year-old slashed .322/.385/.441 in his first 65 plate appearances with the club but has since cooled off. According to Baseball Savant, he ranks in the 8th percentile in Barrel% and the 47th percentile in Hard Hit%.