The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Thursday and subsequently optioned him to Triple-A so he can get some at-bats, given that he has missed most of spring training.
Verdugo, still just 28 years old, received scant interest after struggling offensively with the New York Yankees last season, slashing .233/.291/.356 in 149 games.
Via ESPN.com