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Former Red Sox Outfielder Released By Padres Amid Injury News
TL;DR
Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has been released by the San Diego Padres after failing to play due to injuries. He is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Key points
- Alex Verdugo is now a free agent
- He signed a minor-league deal with the Padres in March
- Verdugo never played for the Padres due to injuries
- He is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery
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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo
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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is now a free agent.
Verdugo signed a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres in March, but he never appeared in a game for the team due to injuries. Now, on Tuesday, Padres reporter Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Verdugo has been released as he’s set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
“Outfielder Alex Verdugo has a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out the rest of the season and require surgery,” Ace wrote on X. “He has been released by the Padres. After signing a minor-league deal in March, he did not appear in any games for any affiliate.”
This marks the second-straight season that Verdugo has been released, as the Atlanta Braves released him in July last year after he appeared in 56 games for the team.
Boston acquired Verdugo from the Los Angeles Dodgers in February of 2020, along with and , for , , and cash considerations.
Q&A
Why was Alex Verdugo released by the Padres?
Alex Verdugo was released by the Padres due to injuries that prevented him from playing, and he is scheduled for season-ending shoulder surgery.
What team did Alex Verdugo play for before the Padres?
Before joining the Padres, Alex Verdugo played for the Boston Red Sox.
What is the status of Alex Verdugo's injury?
Alex Verdugo is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, which has led to his release from the Padres.