Phillies Lose Free Agent Infielder to Padres
Summary
Luis Verdugo, a 25-year-old infielder, has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He previously played with the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A team and is originally from Mexico.Key Facts
- Luis Verdugo is 25 years old and plays as an infielder.
- He played for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A team, in 2025.
- Verdugo hit .180 in 31 games with the IronPigs last season.
- He started his career with the Chicago Cubs, rising to Double-A by 2024.
- Verdugo currently plays for Tomateros de Culíacan in the Mexican Winter League.
- His performance in the Mexican Winter League includes a .260 batting average, nine home runs, and 31 RBIs in 64 games.
- The San Diego Padres recently hired Craig Stammen as their new manager for the 2026 season.
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