Thu Mar 20 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Former Red Sox Prospect Verdugo Remains Unsigned, Baffling MLB Insiders
**NEW YORK, NY** – Alex Verdugo, the outfielder once touted as a cornerstone of the Boston Red Sox future after the Mookie Betts trade, remains unsigned as the 2025 MLB season begins. The 28-year-old’s free agency has surprised many, including his former New York Yankees teammates.
Verdugo, traded to the Yankees in December 2023, had a disappointing season in the Bronx, hitting only .233 with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. His struggles follow a period of inconsistent performance and reported clashes with Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
According to The Athletic, Verdugo hasn’t received a single major league offer since entering free agency. Yankees players Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe expressed surprise at his lack of suitors, praising his talent and work ethic.
“He’s such a great player. He brings so much value and versatility to a team,” Judge stated. Volpe added that Verdugo is diligently training despite his current predicament.
Verdugo’s time in Boston was marked by a drop-off in performance after a promising start in 2020. His late arrival to a game last year drew sharp criticism from Cora. The Red Sox ultimately traded him to the Yankees for a package of minor league pitchers.
The unexpected lack of interest in Verdugo highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball free agency and raises questions about his future in the major leagues.
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