Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Optioned after coming off 10-day IL
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Peraza (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the Yankees on Friday and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Peraza will continue to get playing time in Triple-A, but it will no longer be on a rehab assignment. The infielder has a good chance of helping New York at some point this summer, and he'll get more regular playing time while in the International League than he would while a member of the Yankees.
Peraza (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Peraza will get a chance to get back on the field after being out for over a week with his right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old will likely need at least a couple of rehab games before he's ready to return from the 10-day injured list next week.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Doing defensive drills
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Peraza (ankle) went through defensive drills Thursday in the Bronx, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
The next step for Peraza could be a minor-league rehab assignment, which possibly gets underway this weekend. He was placed on the 10-day injured list May 9, retroactive to May 6, primarily because he was having trouble moving laterally on defense. His right ankle sprain was always considered minor and he appears on track to return to the Yankees when first eligible May 16.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Could start rehab soon
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Peraza (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Peraza was finally placed on the injured list Tuesday with a right ankle sprain that's been bothering him for about a week, but it would appear he's nearly game-ready. If he's able to progress without setbacks, a return when first eligible (May 16) seems possible.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Remains out Monday
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Peraza (ankle) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Peraza hasn't started in a game in a week and hasn't made an appearance since last Wednesday while he contends with a right ankle sprain. The rookie appears to be reasonably healthy at this point, however, as manager Aaron Boone said prior to Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Rays that Peraza was available off the bench, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Peraza looks as though he'll be limited to a utility role while he's with the big club.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: On bench again Sunday
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Peraza (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Peraza hasn't made any appearances for the Yankees since spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Guardians, but manager Aaron Boone said the rookie will be an option off the bench Sunday, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. The 22-year-old infielder has been a part-time player for the Yankees since his April 16 call-up, so his absence hasn't necessarily opened up steady playing time for any one player.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Remains out of lineup
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Peraza (ankle) remains on the bench Saturday against the Rays.
Peraza is dealing with a bruised right middle finger and hasn't started since Monday's game against the Guardians. He was unavailable in any capacity Friday, but it's unclear if the same thing will be true Saturday.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Unavailable due to sprain
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Peraza (ankle) is day-to-day with his right ankle sprain, and he won't be available for Friday's game against the Rays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Boone did say that the swelling has gone down in Peraza's right ankle, but the team will stay away from him Friday. Whether Peraza is able to play this weekend will likely depend on whether that swelling continues to subside, but it's positive news that he's already making progress.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Not in Friday's lineup
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Peraza (ankle) is absent from the Yankees' lineup Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Peraza rolled his right ankle while running the bases in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians. He was seen testing it out pregame, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post, but it's not clear whether he will be available off the bench.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Getting X-rays on ankle
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Peraza will receive X-rays after rolling his right ankle during Wednesday's win over Cleveland, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
The results of Peraza's X-rays will help determine whether a stint on the injured list is necessary for the 22-year-old shortstop. Until more information is provided, he should be considered day-to-day.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Sits Wednesday
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Peraza is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
He'll sit for the second time in the three-game series after compiling a .158/.304/.158 slash line in his 23 plate appearances for the Yankees since getting a call-up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 16. Though the Yankees have two spots in the everyday lineup available while Harrison Bader (oblique) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) are on the shelf, none of Peraza, Willie Calhoun, Aaron Hicks, Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Franchy Cordero have performed well enough of late to emerge as a stable starting option.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Handling near-everyday role
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Peraza will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Since being recalled up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last weekend, Peraza has essentially settled into the near-everyday role in the Yankees infield that Josh Donaldson (hamstring) had been filling prior to landing on the 10-day injured list. Peraza has started at either second or third base in five of the past six games and is getting on base at a .438 clip while scoring three runs and adding a stolen base since receiving the call to the majors.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Reaches twice, steals base
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Peraza went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. He also walked once.
Peraza's steal is his first in the majors this season, but the sixth when you count the five he had in nine games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 22-year-old infielder has significant speed and would be a major contributor to the category for fantasy players if he was to get an everyday role with the Yankees, but there's just no guarantee that will happen for Peraza in 2023.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Making first start at third base
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Peraza is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Yankees in Friday's game versus the Blue Jays, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
Peraza has never played third base at any level of professional baseball until now. The Yankees have been using DJ LeMahieu as their regular starter at the hot corner with Josh Donaldson (hamstring) out, but LeMahieu will be in the designated hitter spot Friday.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Gets call at second
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Peraza is starting at second base and batting sixth for the Yankees in Thursday's game versus the Angels, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Peraza has started against two lefties and been on the bench versus a righty in the three days since his promotion. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring) having a setback, Peraza could stick around longer than originally anticipated. Gleyber Torres will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Thursday.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Starting at second base
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Peraza is starting at second base and batting sixth for the Yankees in Tuesday's game versus the Angels.
Gleyber Torres is getting a day at designated hitter, allowing Peraza to slide into the lineup at the keystone. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring) due back Wednesday, Peraza could be headed back to the minors soon.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Recalled from Triple-A
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Peraza was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Peraza heads up to the majors after hitting .289/.357/.316 over 38 at-bats with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. No corresponding transaction has been announced as of yet. Peraza should see playing time in the middle infield while up with the club, but he isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale against the Twins.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Will play shortstop and second base
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Peraza will play both shortstop and second base with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman ruled out third base for Peraza, but the young infielder will be used at both middle infield spots as he awaits a return to the majors. Peraza may have lost out to Anthony Volpe for the shortstop job, but he could still very well play an important part for the Yankees this season before all is said and done.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: On roster bubble
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The Yankees indicated Sunday that a decision has yet to be made on whether Peraza will be on the Opening Day roster, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera were both informed they made the Opening Day roster Sunday, but Peraza's status remains in limbo. Peraza played in 18 games during his first taste of the big leagues last year and had an .833 OPS in 57 plate appearances, but he batted just .205 over 14 games during spring training. The 22-year-old would likely fill a bench role if on the MLB roster, so the Yankees could prioritize getting him consistent playing time in the minors.
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Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Back in lineup Thursday
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Peraza (leg) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
As expected, Peraza will return after tweaking something in his lower left leg last week. Top prospect Anthony Volpe is making noise in camp, but Peraza still projects as the Opening Day shortstop for the Yankees. He will look to return to the form he showed upon his debut last season, when he slashed .306/.404/.429 in 57 plate appearances.
