Counterpoint.We are definitely seeing a 27-year old leap from Verdugo. He's already at 2.9 bWAR in just 79 games played. He's on pace for about 5.5 bWAR, which would be by far his most ever.
Alex Verdugo 2017-22
.286/.341/.431, 7.5 BB%, 15.0 K%, .144 ISO, 49.0 GB%, .319 BABIP, 107 wRC+ (1957 PAs)
Alex Verdugo March 30-May 9, 2023
.317/.386/.514, 8.2 BB%, 12.7 K%, .197 ISO, 43.4 GB%, .342 BABIP, 145 wRC+ (158 PAs)
Alex Verdugo since May 10, 2023
.258/.330/.393, 9.0 BB%, 13.0 K%, .135 ISO, 46.8 GB%, .294 BABIP, 96 wRC+ (200 PAs)