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Alex Verdugo scarcely misplayed a ball in left field for the Yankees last year. 

But boy did he ever <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/sports/alex-verdugos-sad-reality-as-ex-yankee-flop-cant-land-mlb-offer/">misplay free agency</a>.

He <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/20/sports/alex-verdugo-signs-with-braves-to-end-drawn-out-free-agency/">signed with the Braves for $1.5 million</a> and did it so late he had to be sent to Triple-A Gwinnett until he’s ready.

The Pirates pursued and were prepared to sign Verdugo early, floating $8M plus (but eventually used that same money for Tommy Pham and Andrew Heaney).

Alex Verdugo scarcely misplayed a ball in left field for the Yankees last year. But boy did he ever misplay free agency.{ai:summary}Alex Verdugo, known for his solid defense with the Yankees, mismanaged his free agency by signing with the Braves for $1.5 million late in the process. The Pirates had shown interest and were willing to offer him $8 million, but ultimately allocated those funds elsewhere. #sports

Alex Verdugo completely botched his free agency after Yankees World Series run

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