For all intents and purposes, Alex Verdugo's time in a San Diego Padres uniform was limited to a month's worth of games in spring training. All but two came on the minor-league side of the Peoria Sports Complex.

On Monday, the Padres officially released Verdugo from his minor league contract, according to his official transactions log. Verdugo went 1-for-5 with a walk in his two Cactus League contests, then was assigned to the team's Arizona Complex League to begin the regular season.

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Verdugo suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to require season-ending surgery.

Outfielder Alex Verdugo has a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out the rest of the season and require surgery.

He has been released by the Padres.

After signing a minor-league deal in March, he did not appear in any games for any affiliate.

— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) May 12, 2026

Now, two months after it began, Verdugo's time in the organization is over.

So ends a…