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Padres Sign Veteran Outfielder Alex Verdugo to Minor-League Deal

The low-cost signing adds outfield depth with Verdugo starting in minor-league camp.

Overview

  • Verdugo agreed to a minor-league contract with San Diego and will report to minor-league camp.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and the agreement was reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
  • The outfielder is a nine-year MLB veteran with a .270 career average and 70 home runs across stints with the Dodgers, Red Sox, Yankees and Braves.
  • He struggled in 2025 with Atlanta, hitting .239 with no home runs in 56 games before being designated for assignment and released.
  • The deal is described as a low-risk depth addition, with Verdugo capable of playing all three outfield positions.