Alex Verdugo Embraces 'Fresh Start' with Yankees After Trade from Red Sox

Verdugo Joins Powerful Yankees Outfield, Looks Forward to Proving Himself in New Environment

Alex Verdugo, the 27-year-old outfielder, has been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, expressing initial anger at the move but later excitement after being welcomed by new teammates.
Verdugo, who was benched twice last season by Boston manager Alex Cora for not hustling and arriving late to a game, looks forward to a 'fresh start' with the Yankees and playing under manager Aaron Boone.
Verdugo has been working out in a Yankees cap and shaved his beard in adherence to the Yankees' no facial hair policy, stating that the changes make him feel like a kid again.
Verdugo hit .264 with 13 homers, 54 RBIs and a .745 OPS in his fourth season with the Red Sox, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes Verdugo could benefit from Yankee Stadium's short porch.
Verdugo joins a powerful Yankees outfield featuring Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, who was recently acquired by New York in a trade with the San Diego Padres.