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Yankees' Alex Verdugo Discusses Having Allergic Reaction to His Batting Gloves

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New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo has dealt with irritation in his hands for several years now, and he's finally found the potential cause of the pain.

Per NJ.com's Randy Miller, Verdugo recently found out that the pain in his hands could be caused by an allergic reaction to his batting gloves. He said he's been dealing with the reaction since 2021.

"My hands hurt," Verdugo said. "They blister. Then it opens and starts scabbing. It's like super dry skin. I've been dealing with this since they started barking in '21.