Alex Verdugo’s return to MLB faces significant setbacks as he is set for season-ending shoulder surgery and has been released by the Padres, after signing a minor-league deal in March. The 29-year-old has not played a major-league game in nearly 20 months, following a lackluster 2025 season with the Braves, where he recorded a .239 average and no home runs. Once a promising player with a .761 OPS in four seasons with the Red Sox, Verdugo’s career has declined since being traded to the Yankees. His future in MLB now appears uncertain as teams have overlooked him for roster spots during the last two seasons.
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