ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Set for platoon Verdugo will handle the strong side of a platoon in left field with Eli White now that Ronald Acuna is back in the lineup, David O'Brien of the Athletic reports.

Impact White's actually had slightly better numbers against right-handed pitching so far this season, posting an .814 OPS in 87 plate appearances in that split versus Verdugo's .760 OPS in 100 PAs, but manager Brian Snitker will go with a conventional platoon for now between the two. How the duo performs will likely determine how long the arrangement lasts, and while Verdugo is batting .324 (11-for-34) over his last 10 games, all 11 hits have been singles. The 29-year-old may need to supply a little more pop to maintain the bigger share of the left-field workload.

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On base four times in win Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact The veteran outfielder put together his best performance in May as Atlanta's leadoff hitter. Verdugo's mostly struggled this month however, slashing just .210/.269/.258 through 16 contests, and he's still looking for his first homer of the season after 26 games. It's still not clear when Ronald Acuna (knee) might be activated from the injured list, but Verdugo's window for proving he deserves to keep a starting job once the superstar is ready to make his 2025 debut is rapidly closing.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marcell Ozuna homers for second straight day, and Braves beat Red Sox 10-4 for series win

Marcell Ozuna homered for the second straight day, former Boston outfielder Alex Verdugo had three hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Red Sox 10-4 to win the three-game series

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith-Shawver shines again with 6 strong innings as Braves beat Nationals 5-2 to win series

AJ Smith-Shawver allowed only two hits and no earned runs in six strong innings, Nick Allen drove in a run with two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against left-hander Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Verdugo has typically started against left-handers, but he will take a seat in this one versus southpaw Mitchell Parker. Eli White will shift over to left field and bat leadoff, while Stuart Fairchild receives a rare start in right field.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Alex Verdugo, Marcell Ozuna help Braves past Nationals Deadspin | Alex Verdugo, Marcell Ozuna help Braves past Nationals

MAY 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nats rally late to tie, then buckle in ninth for sixth straight loss The offense continued to flounder in Atlanta, where the Braves walked off with a 4-3 win after Alex Verdugo won an eight-pitch at-bat agains...

MAY 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals Nationals visit Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025 for the start of a four-game series with the Braves. The Braves won 4-3 on an RBI single...

MAY 13 • AJC.COM

Verdugo's single in 9th scores winning run for Braves against Nationals Alex Verdugo’s single off Andrew Chafin drove in Eli White from second base in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves recovered afte...

MAY 13 • AJC.COM

Verdugo singles in White in bottom of 9th as Braves recover and beat slumping Nationals 4-3

Alex Verdugo’s single off Andrew Chafin drove in Eli White from second base in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead to beat Washing...

MAY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks in game-winning run Verdugo went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in Monday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Verdugo entered Monday's game in a mini slump, having gone 1-for-24 over his last six games. He was able to send the home crowd happy in the ninth inning, when he smacked a single to center field off Andrew Chafin that brought Eli White home for the game-winning run. It was Verdugo's fifth multi-hit game of the year, and he's slashing .250/.305/.341 with eight RBI and 11 runs scored this season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving day off vs. lefty Verdugo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Verdugo started the previous seven games, including two against left-handed starters, but he'll sit Friday while in the midst of an 0-for-14 slump. Eli White will shift to left field while Stuart Fairchild starts in right versus Pittsburgh southpaw Bailey Falter.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reds right-hander Hunter Greene leaves game against Braves after only 3 innings with groin injury

Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Reds' game against the Atlanta Braves after only three innings due to a right groin injury

MAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves continue recovery from 0-7 start by rallying for confidence-building win over Reds

The Atlanta Braves are gaining momentum in their attempt to recover from a staggering 0-7 start to the season

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harris and Ozuna deliver clutch hits as Braves rally past slumping Reds 2-1 in 10 innings

Michael Harris II hit a tying double in the ninth inning and Marcell Ozuna singled home the winning run in the 10th as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for t...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cracks two doubles, steals bag Verdugo went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a steal, a walk, one RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-0 victory over the Reds.

Impact Verdugo hit leadoff for the fourth consecutive game and tallied his sixth and seventh doubles of the season off starter Brady Singer. The Atlanta outfielder also swiped his first base of the season, pilfering second in the seventh inning. Verdugo has been hot since joining the big-league club April 17, slashing .322/.385/.441 with nine runs scored and seven RBI across 65 plate appearances.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Smith-Shawver takes no-hitter into 8th inning as Braves blank Reds 4-0

AJ Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MAY 5

Yankees Castoff Ignored in Free Agency May Soon Get Dumped by Braves Former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo finally caught on with the Atlanta Braves after receiving no free agent interest. Now his ne...

MAY 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Austin Riley goes deep twice as the Braves hold off the Dodgers 4-3

Austin Riley hit two two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ seven-game win streak with a 4-3 victory

MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers try to extend win streak, play the Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to keep a six-game win streak alive when they play the Atlanta Braves

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Wednesday Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Colorado.

Impact It's a routine day off for Verdugo, who had started each of the previous five contests. Atlanta is going with Eli White and Eddie Rosario as its corner outfielders in Wednesday's series finale.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies host the Braves on home losing streak

The Colorado Rockies take on the Atlanta Braves looking to break a five-game home skid

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Monday Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Every Atlanta starter had at least one hit as the team began a series at Coors Field, but Verdugo tied Nick Allen for the team lead in times on base. The veteran outfielder has had a sizzling start to his season since being added to the big-league roster April 17, batting .350 (14-for-40) through nine games with five doubles, six runs and six RBI. Ronald Acuna (knee) has yet to begin a rehab assignment, so Verdugo figures to continue occupying the leadoff spot for at least a few more weeks.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE