Controversial ex-Red Sox reportedly signs minor league deal with Padres

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready Alex Verdugo will get another chance to prove himself in the National League West. According to the San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee, the former Boston Red Sox outfielder is in agreement with the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract. Verdugo returns to the NL West after six tumultuous years on the East Coast, following his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ trade for Mookie Betts (and David Price) in 2020. There were bright spots, but controversy was the most...