It’s hard to imagine Alex Verdugo getting exactly zero offers from any MLB teams. While the picture looks straightforward, it is not.
The Arizona born righty has been out of action from the 2024 World Series, but the main issue dates back as far as 2021. He was reportedly allergic to certain chemicals found in his batting gloves, specifically chromate and cobalt.
This allergy has caused him significant discomfort, leading to blisters and rashes on his hands, which makes holding a bat painful. Verdugo has been struggling with this skin condition for long and has been using protective tape on his hands during games to mitigate the pain.
Despite his contributions to the Yankees, Verdugo remains unsigned as a free agent, leaving many in the organization puzzled. Verdugo, who made $8.7 million last season, has reportedly not received a single major league offer since entering free agency. This silence in the market has his fans puzzled about the team’s perspective on not pursuing the 28-year-old outfielder.
Former Yankee OF Alex Verdugo hasn’t received a single major league offer since becoming a free agent, per The Athletic.#Yankees pic.twitter.com/AcGPuPWW4H
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) March 18, 2025
Verdugo’s performance last season was somewhat underwhelming, with a batting average of .233 that fell below his career average of .281. After a strong start, his numbers declined sharply as the season progressed. It ultimately led to rumors within the Yankees about the potential for top prospect Jasson Domínguez to take over in left field.
As the Yankees appear to transition into a new phase with fresh names like Cody Bellinger, it seems that Verdugo may have become a casualty of a changing roster and financial conservatism.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral MLB stories via Google! Follow Us
Fans In Disbelief As Alex Verdugo Fails To Get A Single Offer From An MLB Team
While his on-field stats are nowhere near expected, he’s got a great following among the Yankees fan base. Social media supporters rallied to the comment section in disbelief over Verdugo not getting any offers.
“That’s wild. Not even a couple million?” a fan commented.
That’s wild. Not even a couple million?
— the_stug0tz (@the_stug0tz) March 18, 2025
“Surprising you can’t tell me a team like at least the White Sox, Angels, Athletics, Marlins can’t use him?!” another fan wrote.
Surprising you can’t tell me a team like at least the White Sox, Angels, Athletics, Marlins can’t use him?!
— SteviePicks (@betsteviepicks) March 18, 2025
“He might just go play in Mexico and hit .400 with 20 HR and 80 RBI,” another fan quipped.
He might just go play in Mexico and hit .400 with 20 HR and 80 RBI💀
— Chandler Patrick “ChanMan” (@ChanMan219) March 18, 2025
“Nobody offering him a deal to be a even a backup OF is wild,” a fan wrote in disbelief.
Nobody offering him a deal to be a even a backup OF is wild
— Brandon (@BKJYK1287) March 18, 2025
“The Yankees should of brought him back,” another fan wrote.
The Yankees should of brought him back
— Matthew June (@MatthewJun47300) March 18, 2025
With several clubs still looking to fill gaps on their rosters, many fans are hopeful for the talented outfielder to bag at least one suitable offer. It remains to be seen as not team has been rumored to take particular interest in him so far.
Also Read: Alex Verdugo Rumors: AL Central Team Poised To Be The Final Destination For World Series Outfielder
