Verdugo, an outfielder who turns 29 on May 15, was called up by Atlanta on Thursday and was in the Braves’ starting lineup Friday ahead of a series opener against the visiting Twins at Truist Park.

The Atlanta Braves decision to call up Alex Verdugo allows them the change to shake things up with their lineup and see if it provides a spark.

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