On Friday, the New York Yankees made a significant roster move by placing left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta on the 15-day injured list. This decision was made retroactively to Tuesday, and it came as a result of a left triceps strain that Peralta had been dealing with. This unfortunate development effectively marks the end of Peralta’s season, leaving him unable to contribute to the Yankees for the remainder of the year.
Peralta’s season cut short by Yankees’ injury list
Wandy Peralta’s season, which had shown promise, comes to a close with a respectable record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Throughout the year, he demonstrated his pitching prowess with an impressive 2.83 ERA and contributed four saves in 63 relief appearances. Peralta’s pitching had been particularly solid in recent weeks, as he had not allowed a run since August 23 when the Yankees faced off against the Washington Nationals.
In response to this injury, the Yankees swiftly took action by making a corresponding roster move. They brought up right-handed pitcher Yoendrys Gomez from Double-A Somerset to fill the void left by Peralta. Gomez, a 23-year-old talent, brings his own set of skills to the table, even though he has yet to make his major league debut. His season in Double-A Somerset featured 19 starts, resulting in a 0-3 record and a 3.58 ERA.
Wandy Peralta, who is currently 32 years old, will enter free agency after the conclusion of this season. His tenure with the Yankees spans three years, during which he had the opportunity to showcase his abilities on the mound. Prior to his time with the Yankees, Peralta had also pitched for the Cincinnati Reds from 2016 to 2019 and the San Francisco Giants from 2019 to 2021. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated a record of 19 wins and 18 losses, boasting a career ERA of 3.88. Peralta has contributed 13 saves in his 385 games in the majors, with one start to his name.
As the Yankees bid farewell to Wandy Peralta for the remainder of the season, they will look to the promising talent of Yoendrys Gomez to step up and help the team maintain their competitive edge. The unexpected twists and turns of the baseball season continue, and the Yankees remain focused on their quest for success.
