Where does Oswald Peraza fit in the Yankees’ plans going forward?
Tuesday January 2, 2024
Michael Bennington
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Oswald Peraza‘s future once gleamed with the potential of a pinstriped dynasty. However, Anthony Volpe‘s conquest of the 2022 spring training shortstop crown cast a shadow of uncertainty over his trajectory.
Demoted to Triple-A in 2023, the 23-year-old exhibited a commendable bat, posting a slash line of .268/.357/.479 in 63 games. Nevertheless, Oswald Peraza’s call-up to the Yankees unfolded differently, marked by sporadic playing time resulting in a meager .539 OPS and 52 games of frustration.