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There still are some key Red Sox position battles to sort out over the next week, including competitions for second base and the final two spots in the starting rotation. But backup catcher? That one apparently is over,

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday they agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo. Atlanta optioned him to its Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, with Jon Heyman of the New York Post reporting the deal allowed for one minor league demotion.

One of the biggest MLB acquisitions for the Atlanta Braves was signing outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. This is a far cry from the $8.7 million contract he had in 2024 with the New York Yankees.

Alex Verdugo has a new home after all. The ex-Yankees outfielder signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Braves on Thursday, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman, ending a drawn-out free agency for the veteran.