MIKE MASALA
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Verdugo, 28, who came to Boston in the Mookie Betts trade in 2020, was sent to the New York Yankees last offseason for a package that included Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice.
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While Verdugo is still looking for his next team, the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly showing major interest in signing him, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.
Cotillo also listed the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays as teams to watch in the Verdugo sweepstakes.
In 149 games for New York last year, Verdugo hit .233 with a .647 OPS, 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. His performance was the worst in a full season of his career.