The Atlanta Braves have designated veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, the team announced Wednesday. Verdugo's departure clears space for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, who returns from a PED suspension to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday ( GameTracker ).

Braves Make Alex Verdugo Announcement Amid Jurickson Profar News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alex Verdugo era in Atlanta was marked by ups and downs, a year after the outfielder made headlines for his lack of a major-league offer deep into the offseason.

The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar in a series of roster moves on Wednesday. Profar is returning from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.