We are now just starting the third season for Alex Verdugo in a Red Sox uniform, and it’s been an interesting ride thus far. He was put in a seemingly impossible situation back in 2020, not only having come in as the face of the Mookie Betts trade return, but literally having to replace his spot in the lineup. He seemed unfazed by the expectations, representing a rare bright spot in an otherwise miserable 2020 season. Then last year, he took a bit of a step back, providing solid but unspectacular production with somewhat declining defense, largely being relegated to left field.
On Alex Verdugo’s newfound power
