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 ).

With Jurickson Profar wrapping up his suspension for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy, the Braves have decided to cut ties with Alex Verdugo.

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.