MAJOR-NEWS: Braves Make Surprise Roster Move: Braves Call Up Veteran Outfielder Alex Verdugo After Sending Slumping Outfielder Down

 

Four weeks after signing him as a free agent, the Atlanta Braves officially added outfielder Alex Verdugo to their active roster on Thursday. To make room, the team optioned outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett, marking a significant shuffle in the Braves’ outfield depth.

Verdugo, 28, had a late start to the season, joining Atlanta near the end of spring training. He appeared in nine games at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he batted .207 with a double, two home runs, and four RBIs. Though his numbers were modest, the Braves clearly feel confident in his potential impact at the major league level.