Alex Verdugo's time with the Atlanta Braves has officially come to an end. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, the Braves released him on Sunday after he cleared waivers.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) July 5, 2025
Verdugo was designated for assignment Wednesday morning to make room for Jurickson Profar on the 40-man roster. The latter was reinstated from an 80-game suspension that was levied on him due to a positive test for performance enhancing drugs (PEDs).
The Braves signed Verdugo before Profar was suspended. However, Verdugo didn't make his debut until a couple of weeks after the suspension occurred.