Alex Verdugo Won't Rush Back For Opening Day
5 years agoBoston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) said, "There’s no reason to rush back and make it for Opening Day if I’m not fully back, because then you’re going to start messing around with getting re-injured. I’ve been out this long, might as well keep it a little longer and make sure it’s 100%." Verdugo, sent to Boston from LA in the blockbuster deal that involved Mookie Betts and David Price, is questionable for the start of the regular season. His injury isn't believed to be very serious, though, so he shouldn't miss much time to begin the year, if any. The 23-year-old hit .294/.342/.475 with 12 homers and 44 RBI in 343 at-bats for the Dodgers last year and has a ton of upside in Boston now that he'll be an everyday player. He's just inside RotoBaller's top 50 fantasy outfielders.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna