Braves release ex-Yankees, Dodgers outfielder

Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) hits a single against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning at Truist Park.The Atlanta Braves were thrust into desperation mode just days into the 2025 season, as big free-agent signing Jurickson Profar got hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension at the end of March. With Ronald Acuna Jr. recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee and Profar serving his punishment, general manager Alex Anthopoulos turned to Alex Verdugo. The veteran outfielder produced some clutch moments for the team, but this reclamation project did not turn out as hoped.

And now it has officially ended. Atlanta released Verdugo on Saturday after he…