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 ).

Verdugo has hit .203 in his last 42 games. Profar will return from an 80-game suspension handed down four days into the season.

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.