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Padres Release Alex Verdugo From Minor-League Deal After Shoulder Injury

He never appeared for a Padres affiliate after signing a minor-league contract in March.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Alex Verdugo of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting an RBI single, Image 2 shows Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo flies out during the 4th inning

Overview

  • San Diego cut Verdugo from his minor-league contract after a shoulder injury that reporters say is expected to require season-ending surgery, with the move reflected on the MiLB transaction log.
  • Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the injury and surgery expectation, and noted Verdugo did not play a single game in the Padres’ system.
  • The setback effectively ends the 29-year-old outfielder’s 2026 season and sends him into free agency without recent game action.
  • This continues a downturn that included a midseason release by the Braves in 2025 after a .239/.296/.289 line over 56 games and no home runs.
  • Verdugo previously played for the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Yankees and was a key piece in the Mookie Betts trade, making the new injury a significant blow to a once steady career.