The New York Yankees have transferred the minor-league rehab assignment of infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) from Single-A Tampa to Double-A Somerset. Peraza is moving to Double-A after going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and two walks in two games at Tampa. He's working his way back from a shoulder injury that he suffered in late February during spring training, so his rehab assignment isn't going to be a short one. But when the 23-year-old is ready to return, he could see decent playing time at the hot corner in the Bronx, depending on whether DJ LeMahieu is back from the injured list by then. The Venezuelan infielder has looked good in the minors but has yet to make his mark in the majors yet in the last two years, slashing .216/.298/.306 with three home runs, 16 RBI and six stolen bases in 70 total games.
Oswald Peraza Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday Night
New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Single-A Tampa. Peraza hasn't played at all this year after suffering a right-shoulder strain in spring training in late February. The 23-year-old is probably going to require a lengthy stint in the minor leagues before the Yankees consider adding him to the major-league roster. If he's able to return before DJ LeMahieu (foot) does, the 23-year-old infielder could see playing time at the hot corner in the Bronx. Peraza performed well in the minors last year but struggled in 52 contests at the big-league level, slashing .191/.267/.272 with two home runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases in 191 plate appearances. When the entire Yankees roster is healthy, Peraza profiles as a utility infielder.
New York Yankees utility man Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is "deep into his throwing program" and is hitting at the team's spring complex in Tampa, FLA, according to manager Aaron Boone. However, Boone also noted that the 23-year-old remains weeks away from playing in minor-league games. Peraza bounced between the Yankees and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, scuffling to a .191 average with two homers and a .539 OPS in 52 games with the Yankees while improving to a .268 average with 14 homers, 16 steals, and an .836 OPS at the Triple-A level. With third baseman DJ LeMahieu leaving his minor-league rehab game with continued foot pain, Peraza could see reps at the hot corner upon his return depending on the severity of LeMahieu's ailment.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Oswald Peraza (shoulder) will start throwing on Wednesday and "he should start to build pretty quick from there." It doesn't sound like Peraza will be on the injured list much longer after dealing with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old picked a bad time to be hurt to begin the year with DJ LeMahieu (foot) also on the injured list, which led the Yankees to trade for Jon Berti. Oswaldo Cabrera has gotten off to a hot start while filling in at the hot corner, too, so there may not be any playing time available for Peraza at the big-league level when he comes off the IL.
New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza will be shut down for the next six to eight weeks with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old went for imaging on his shoulder as he was feeling consistent discomfort while throwing and it turns out he will miss a significant amount of time. It was a tough 2023 season for the youngster in the big leagues as Peraza hit just .191 with two homers and four stolen bases across 52 games with the Yankees in the 2023 season. He also hit .268 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bags across 63 games at the Triple-A level. He was unlikely to see much playing time in the Yankees infield to begin with in the 2024 season but his fantasy value takes a major hit as he will miss a good chunk of the season altogether.
New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza is set to undergo imaging on his shoulder after continued discomfort while throwing, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 23-year-old has logged just seven hitless at-bats while he has also been hit by a pitch in one of his eight trips to the plate in early Grapefruit League action. Peraza is currently blocked on the left side of the Yankees' infield by Anthony Volpe and DJ LeMahieu while Gleyber Torres remains the everyday second baseman. As a result, he is in competition for a utility role after he hit just .191 with two homers, four stolen bases, and a .539 OPS across 52 appearances with the big club in 2023. He also hit .268 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases at Triple-A in the hitter-friendly International League. He is off the fantasy radar given his expected lack of playing time in 2024.
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets, starting at second base and batting fifth. Peraza is back in spring training action after missing a week with right-shoulder tightness. The 23-year-old will be ready for Opening Day at the end of March unless he suffers a setback with his arm. Peraza isn't guaranteed an Opening Day roster spot out of camp and could begin the 2024 regular season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. If he's with the Yankees to open the year, he'll be a super-utility player with the ability to play the infield and outfield. In 52 games in the majors last year, Peraza hit just .191 (33-for-173) with two homers, 14 RBI and four stolen bases.
Oswald Peraza Scratched With Tight Shoulder Tuesday
New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game lineup with a tight shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are hoping that his injury is merely day-to-day and did not indicate the need for any tests at this time. The 23-year-old had a disappointing rookie season offensively, slashing just .191/.267/.272 with two home runs and four stolen bases in 191 plate appearances. However, his defensive versatility will likely help him see somewhat consistent playing time. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further news over the next week or so.
New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza (knee) has been dealing with some swelling in his left knee and is day-to-day after undergoing an MRI exam on Sunday that came back clean, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees have a doubleheader on tap on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, but there's no guarantee that Peraza will be able to play in either game as he deals with a knee injury. The 23-year-old has really struggled in 36 games for the Yanks in his second major-league season in 2023, going 21-for-112 (.188) with no home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI, four stolen bases and eight runs scored in 126 plate appearances. Since being called back up from the minors on Aug. 22, Peraza has gone 12-for-60 (.200) with four doubles, four RBI and three runs scored in 17 games (16 starts).
Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira Promoted By Yankees
The New York Yankees recalled a pair of prospects on Monday as infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira will join the club for Tuesday's series opener versus the Baltimore Orioles. Peraza, 23, has appeared in 19 games with the Yankees this season, hitting .173 with four stolen bases and a .520 OPS across 64 trips to the plate. He has fared much better at Triple-A Wilkes-Barre where he has hit .268 with 14 homers, 16 stolen bases, and an .836 OPS across 300 plate appearances. Tuesday could mark the big-league debut for Pereira, 22, who has done some serious damage as Peraza's teammate at Triple-A this season. The club's second-ranked prospect has hit a hefty .312 with eight homers, four stolen bases, and a .937 across 35 games after a successful 46-game stint at Double-A to begin the season.
