Alex Verdugo a Dad Again Soon: Everything to Know about His Girlfriend Yamille Alcala

New York Yankees outfielder, Alexander Brady Verdugo is placed on the paternity list once again. Yes! You heard that right, Verdugo is set to become a father for the third time. The 27-year-old will welcome his child soon with his long-term girlfriend, Yamille Alcala. The last time Verdugo was on paternity leave was back in 2021 when he was with the Boston Red Sox. Now, the outfielder has decided to stay behind for the upcoming two-game exhibition series. 

The game is set to be played against Diablos Rojos del Mexico at the Alfredo Harp Helu stadium in Mexico City. But for Verdugo, family comes first. The father of A.J. and Efrain is excited for the next chapter of life prepping to welcome his third. As the world wishes the best to him and his partner Yamille Alcala, let’s see she has been a pillar for the Yankees outfielder.

Who is Yamille Alcala? All details about her early life and profession 

There’s not much that is publicly known about Alex Verdugo’s girlfriend, Yamille Alcala. However, she is from Los Angeles. The two have been in a relationship for a while now. Though they aren’t married, they built a lovely family with two little boys, the first of whom they welcomed in 2021. 

Further diving deeper into her social media, one can collect information about her personal life, likes, and dislikes. Two things that she absolutely loves are reading and spending time with the kids, as it is evident from her Instagram profile. 

As reported in the New York Post, the Yankee star spoke about the beautiful experience of being Alcala’s partner and parenting two children with her. Upon being asked about his fatherhood, Alex shared, “It’s the best thing that I’ve ever done. It beats any home run, it beats any big play I’ve ever done. The biggest play I’ve ever done was holding my son after he was born.” Now those words reflect plentiful about the nurturing nature of his relationship with Yamille. 

When did Yamille Alcala start dating Alex Verdugo: Know their relationship timeline

The exact timelines and dates of when #24 started dating Yamille are unknown but the couple has lived together for many years. Since his relationship status has been unmarried, fans were under the impression that he was single. But that quickly changed after the applied for paternity leave in 2021. It was then that fans realized that he had a partner. The couple has made appearances on multiple occasions and Verdugo’s Instagram profile is laden with adorable pictures of his family reflecting the endearing relationship he has with his family. This is a great segue into their shared parenthood journey. 

How Yamille Alcala’s life has been as a mother: A look the shared parenthood with MLB star

Verdugo summed up his experience in perfect words. Through the New York Post, he said, “They help me so much and they help me with the ups and the downs of the year now where I can go 0-for-3 with two punchies, and I go home and my kids, man, they don’t care.”

This was not it. He shared more details about how it’s been parenting with Yamille. His journey as a father with Yamille alongside has been “Amazing”. He added, “I say I got softer, but in reality, man, I just got wiser. I got my priorities switched, it was always just about me, how to get myself to the big leagues, get myself up through the minors, and get there and then solidify yourself.” Thanks to his girlfriend he has embraced the journey of fatherhood with utmost humility. 

The outfielder further detailed, “They’ve humbled me a lot, they’ve kind of grounded me a lot as well, and just really helped me just kind of turn into like a kid, and become a man. My kids are my world, man.” These words speak volumes about how his family is. 

How has Yamille Alcala impacted Alex Verdugo’s career?

Alex shares a strong bond with his girlfriend. It’s only a matter of weeks, perhaps days, that the couple will welcome their third child. Yamille’s presence in his life has made him put family first and baseball second. Just a while ago, Verdugo mentioned that he was looking forward to playing in Mexico, which is where his father was born. But then, could not make the trip because another exciting chapter of his life was unfolding. 

Manager Aaron Boone said, “Verdugo was really excited, but his girlfriend is pregnant, and their child is due in a few weeks, and she had to go into the hospital. I know he is upset that he could not be here, but he needed to be there in case the baby comes.”

With that, it is evident that no matter what, he has his girlfriend and kids at the top of his priority list. That’s the effect Yamille Alcala has had on Verdugo’s career. With that, fans wish nothing but the best for the couple.