How much does erstwhile Red Sox Alex Verdugo have left in the tank?

He hasn't played since last summer in 2025. Despite signing a minor league with the Padres this spring, he has yet to play a minor league game.

With a -0.3 (Wins above Replacement) WAR in 56 games with the Braves in 2025, Verdugo has declined from a 2.6 WAR high with the Red Sox in 2023.

So will he get a chance to play on the Padres minor league jersey of the year winning team, the El Paso Chihuahuas or will he seek to play elsewhere?

Update May 13, 2026: Alex Verdugo will have shoulder surgery and was released by the Padres.