Back issue has slowed Alex Verdugo’s rookie-year roll with Dodgers

SAN FRANCISCO — Being an every-day player in the big leagues has brought Alex Verdugo down.
But it’s just to stretch out his back before games. Verdugo can often be found on the clubhouse floor doing exercises to loosen it up.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took it a step farther, giving Verdugo the day off Friday against Giants left-hander Drew Pomeranz.
“With what Alex has shown us, we have no problem with him against left-handed pitching and with Pomeranz, he’s a guy who