Padres linked to reunion with .718 OPS Yankees outfielder in free agency
The Padres are familiar with this Yankees outfielder.
The San Diego Padres are reportedly exploring the possibility of reuniting with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo, according to Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter. Verdugo, who hit .211/.308/.395 with 18 home runs and a 95 OPS+ in 2025, would bring valuable experience to the Padres' outfield. The 29-year-old will be a free agent this offseason after a stint with the Yankees, where he played from 2020-23.
Grisham, who spent three seasons in New York, hit a career-high 34 homers in 2025, but his defensive skills have been questioned. The Padres could potentially run their left-field tandem with Dustin Harris and Samad Taylor again, but Verdugo's presence could provide a more established alternative.
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