Alex Verdugo News: Hitless in season debut

Verdugo went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Friday's win over the Twins.

The 28-year-old outfielder hit leadoff in his debut for Atlanta, but he was unable to reach base despite a couple hard-hit balls. Verdugo is hoping to regain his form after a rough 2024 campaign with the Yankees -- over the five seasons prior, he slashed .283/.338/.432 between the Dodgers and Red Sox.