As expected, the Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that outfielder Alex Verdugo has been recalled and fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The #Braves today recalled OF Alex Verdugo to Atlanta and optioned OF Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 17, 2025
Verdugo has yet to make his 2025 debut. He’s spent his season in Gwinnett so far, where he’s logged nine games and hit .207. He’s split his time between left and right field.
As for De La Cruz, he’s produced just a .191 batting average in 16 games. He’s primarily taken over for the Braves in left field, where he’s already logged 90 innings.
Hopefully, the move will serve the Braves right and Alex Verdugo brings his bat to Atlanta.
More Braves News:
Bryce Elder, Chris Sale, and Grant Holmes are due up for the three-game set against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park.
Isaiah Drake logged a couple RBI for Augusta on Wednesday. More in the minor league recap.
MLB News:
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is experiencing shoulder soreness and will undergo an MRI.
The Colorado Rockies fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and named Clint Hurdle as his replacement for the remainder of the season.
Major League Baseball announced a couple of suspensions after a bench-clearing matchup between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates.
