Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Mon 5/19/25 10:29 AM

Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Wed 5/14/25 3:13 PM

Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Verdugo has typically started against left-handers for Atlanta, but he will take a seat in this one versus Washington southpaw Mitchell Parker. Eli White will shift over to left field and bat leadoff, while Stuart Fairchild receives a rare start in right.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Mon 5/12/25 9:43 PM

Verdugo went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in Monday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Verdugo -- who went 1-for-24 in the six games prior to Monday's contest -- sent the home crowd happy in the ninth inning, when he smacked a single 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.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Fri 5/9/25 4:05 PM

Verdugo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Mon 5/5/25 9:55 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Wed 4/30/25 12:53 PM

Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Verdugo will get a routine day off for the matinee game after starting in each of the previous five contests. Atlanta will go with Eli White and Eddie Rosario as its corner outfielders in Wednesday's series finale.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Tue 4/29/25 9:58 AM

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

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Sun 4/27/25 10:11 PM

Verdugo went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Verdugo singled in the first and third innings before knocking an RBI double in the fifth. He added an RBI single in the seventh and drew a walk in the ninth. Verdugo has produced two four-hit games since making his debut with Atlanta on April 18. Through eight games, he's slashing .333/.368/.472 with five extra-base hits.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Wed 4/23/25 9:25 AM

Verdugo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Verdugo started each of the first five games upon being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, but he'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale. Eli White will cover left field and bat seventh for Atlanta.

Alex Verdugo
LF/RF FA
Sun 4/20/25 2:00 AM

Verdugo went 4-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 win against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder went hitless in his 2025 debut Friday, but he was much more productive in his second game for Atlanta. Verdugo has stepped into the leadoff spot of a struggling offense and should bat there against most right-handed starting pitchers, at least until Ronald Acuna (knee) is ready to make his season debut, which could happen in the coming weeks.