2 months agoAccording to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have shown interest in free-agent outfielder
Alex Verdugo. While Murray did not indicate how strong the interest was, Verdugo would likely have an everyday role in right field if he joins the Pirates. Last season with the Yankees, the 28-year-old had a disappointing performance, as he held a .233/.291/.356 slash line, which was the lowest of his career. He hit 13 home runs and swiped two bags. While he did not hit the ball hard, he continued to show a great eye at the plate with a 15.0% strikeout rate and 15.5% whiff rate, which were both significantly above the average marks. He has also been an excellent defender throughout most of his career. Currently,
Nick Yorke is slated to be the starting right fielder in the Steel City.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Robert Murray
5 months agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Alex Verdugo went 2-for-3 with two singles, two runs, and a walk in their Game 1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Verdugo tallied his two runs off a
Gleyber Torres home run in the third inning and an
Austin Wells single in the sixth. In the seventh inning, Verdugo knocked a single to left field, which scored
Jazz Chisholm Jr. to put the Yankees in the lead. Rookie
Jasson Dominguez was in danger of taking Verdugo's starting role in left field, but given this performance, he should continue to see most of the opportunities there throughout the playoffs. Despite the strong outing, the 28-year-old is best to fade in DFS on Monday when he will face Kansas City southpaw
Cole Ragans.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 months agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Alex Verdugo will start in left field for the Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander
Michael Wacha, according to league sources. There was some question as to whether it would be Verdugo or young outfielder
Jasson Dominguez starting in left field to open the playoffs for the Bombers. Verdugo hit .233/.291/.356 with a below-average .647 OPS, 13 homers, 61 RBI and 74 runs in 559 at-bats in his first year in the Bronx. He hit .234 (15-for-64) with two homers, seven RBI, four walks and eight strikeouts in 19 games in September to close out the regular season. Verdugo has faced Wacha 11 times in his career, picking up three hits (one double) with a walk and a strikeout. He'll likely be slotted near the bottom of the Yankees' batting order on Saturday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SNY - Andy Martino
6 months agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Alex Verdugo launched a pinch-hit homer in a blowout victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Verdugo didn't start the game, but came in as a pinch-hitter for
Jasson Dominguez late in the game and took advantage of the opportunity. The lefty has seen his playing time dwindle lately due to poor performance and the depth of the Yankees outfield. Verdugo will have a hard time cracking the lineup for the postseason and will likely be a bench option. The same can be said for the 2025 season, causing his fantasy value to tank.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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