Yankees reportedly acquiring Alex Verdugo from Red Sox for 3 right-handed pitchers
The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, according to a report from ESPN on Tuesday.
The Yankees are sending right-handers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice back to the squad in exchange, per ESPN’s report.
Verdugo adds a capable lefty bat to the Yankees’ lineup. He hit .264 last season with a .324 OBP, while clubbing 13 homers and 54 RBI. He spent three seasons in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, and the past four with Boston.
He had a .987 fielding percentage in 140 games.
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