David Peralta
YEARTEAMGABRHitsRBIDTHRBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLUG
2015Mundys843323698491610914722300.2950.3280.485
2016Mundys1495709716576331523491257030.2890.3490.521
2017Wonder Dogs1868414134231173000.2060.2170.456
2018Old Geezers10139241105602711331854040.2680.3260.441
2019Old Geezers140537871367627526471367130.2530.3180.467
2020Old Geezers953483673362411431830020.2100.2780.405
2021Old Geezers851821247431102519730130.0410.0510.057
2022Old Geezers00000000000000.0000.0000.000
2023Old Geezers101353325941211931940020.1670.2340.309
2024Old Geezers311241200220000.3640.4620.545
2025Crushers14462720013121000.1520.2200.217
MLB Player Data
DateNewsComment
Sep 22 2024Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs in a 6-2 win against the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta got the start at DH with Luis Arraez taking a turn at first base. Peralta took advantage of the opportunity, belting a solo shot in the fourth inning and adding a double in the eighth. It was just the second start in the Padres' past six games for Peralta, who has seen his role diminish since Fernando Tatis returned in early September from a lengthy stay on the injured list.
Sep 8 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has largely served as a strong-side platoon player at designated hitter or in the corner outfield since he was promoted from Triple-A El Paso in late May, but his opportunities will likely be more scarce for the rest of the season with Fernando Tatis having taken back an everyday role since being activated from the 60-day injured list Monday. Since Tatis' activation, Peralta has now started just twice in the Padres' ensuing six games, sitting against right-handed pitchers on four occasions.
Aug 31 2024Peralta went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run in Friday's 13-5 win against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta singled and scored in the third inning and added a two-run blast to right field in the fourth. The long ball was his first in 15 games, though the veteran outfielder kept up his good hitting even during the power drought, batting .286 with a 5:6 BB:K. On the season, Peralta is slashing .278/.340/.438 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 29 runs and two stolen bases over 212 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat Friday against southpaw David Peterson and the Mets. Bryce Johnson will bat eighth and play right field in place of Peralta.
Aug 23 2024Peralta went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta reached on a single in his first at-bat before swiping his second bag of the season. He added another hit in his next trip to the plate and went on to reach three times in the contest. It marked the sixth multi-hit performance this month for the outfielder and he's now hit safely in three straight games. Peralta is batting .345 in August with nine extra-base hits, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored.
Aug 14 2024Peralta went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta took Luis Ortiz deep to lead off the fifth to extend the Padres' lead to 2-0. It was the only extra-base hit of the evening for the Padres. The home run was also his third this month after he had just two total coming into August. He's enjoying a productive month despite not getting everyday at-bats, slashing .367/.424/.767 with nine RBI and six runs scored across 33 plate appearances. For the year, Peralta is slashing .262/.323/.414 with five homers, 19 RBI, 20 runs, a steal and an 11:33 BB:K in 158 plate appearances.
Aug 9 2024Peralta went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-6 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta built upon the Padres' early lead with his two-run blast to right field in the second inning. It was his second homer over his past four games, a stretch during which the veteran outfielder has gone 4-for-10 with three walks and five RBI. Peralta had only two long balls over 49 contests prior to the four-game surge.
Aug 7 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Marco Gonzales starting for the Pirates, Peralta will hit the bench for a second straight day, but he'll be a candidate to enter the contest if Pittsburgh turns to a right-handed pitcher out of its bullpen at some point in the game. Platoon mate Bryce Johnson will pick up another start in right field in place of Peralta.
Aug 6 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat Tuesday as lefty Bailey Falter takes the mound for Pittsburgh. In his place, Bryce Johnson will bat ninth and play right field.
Aug 5 2024Peralta went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta broke the game open with a three-run blast off Justin Lawrence in the sixth to make it a 6-1 lead for the Padres. Peralta has logged RBI in consecutive games now and Sunday was just the fourth time this year he's posted a game with multiple RBI. It's been a slow year for the aging Peralta, who's now slashing just .233/.298/.342 with three homers, 14 RBI, 15 runs, a steal and a 9:27 BB:K in 131 plate appearances.
Jul 31 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the Padres' past four contests, Peralta will get a standard day of rest while the Dodgers send a lefty (Clayton Kershaw) to the hill. The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will get the nod in right field in place of the lefty-hitting Peralta.
Jul 25 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will join fellow left-handed batter Luis Arraez on the bench as the Padres stock up on a couple of extra right-handed bats to counter Nationals southpaw Patrick Corbin. Bryce Johnson will make another start in right field in Peralta's stead.
Jul 24 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will remain on the bench for a second straight game while the Nationals bring another left-hander (Mitchell Parker) to the hill. Platoon mate Bryce Johnson will pick up the start in right field in Peralta's stead.
Jul 23 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw DJ Herz on the mound for Washington, the lefty-hitting Peralta will head to the bench. Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill and Bryce Johnson fill the outfield from left to right.
Jul 20 2024Peralta went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has hit both of his homers this season in July, and he's batting .333 (12-for-36) this month. The outfielder padded the Padres' lead with his eighth-inning blast. Peralta has added a .255/.320/.362 slash line, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored, four doubles and no stolen bases over 103 plate appearances. He continues to occupy the strong side of a platoon in right field.
Jul 14 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Atlanta bringing southpaw Chris Sale to the mound, the lefty-hitting Peralta will give way in right field to the switch-hitting Bryce Johnson. Peralta and Johnson should continue to form a platoon in right field until Fernando Tatis (quadriceps) is ready to return from the injured list.
Jul 7 2024Peralta will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will remain in the starting nine for the fifth consecutive matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher (Ryne Nelson) and has seemingly settled back into a strong-side platoon role in the San Diego lineup. He recorded hits in each of his previous four starts, going 5-for-12 overall with one home run and three RBI.
Jul 3 2024Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has slipped into a bench role after batting just .209 over 23 games in June. This was his first start since June 23, and he made the most of it by providing the Padres' winning hit, a two-run homer in the seventh inning, which was Peralta's first long ball this year. He's slashing a meager .210/.300/.290 with six RBI, seven runs scored and no stolen bases over 70 plate appearances. Bryce Johnson, who is hitting .182 on the year, has handled right field lately, but Peralta may claw back some playing time if he can build on Wednesday's performance.
Jun 29 2024Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday marks the fifth consecutive time Peralta has been left out of the starting lineup, though it will only be the second time he's sat against a right-handed starter (Tanner Houck). In his absence, Bryce Johnson will start in right field for the fifth game in a row while batting ninth.
Jun 28 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth straight game on the bench for Peralta, though Friday's contest is the first of those to come against a right-handed starter (Nick Pivetta). Donovan Solano has been operating as San Diego's primary designated hitter, and it appears Peralta has been relegated to a bench role. Bryce Johnson is also making his fourth straight start in right field Friday.
Jun 26 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat for the third game in a row, with the Padres having faced left-handed starting pitchers in each of those contests. The Padres should still have a regular spot in the lineup for Peralta against right-handed pitching, and Fernando Tatis' (quadricep) recent move to the injured list likely gives Peralta a longer leash. Peralta has gotten off to a slow start since joining the Padres' active roster May 22, slashing .200/.302/.236 with no home runs over 63 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2024Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander MacKenzie Gore will start on the mound for the Nationals, so the lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat on the bench to begin Tuesday's contest. His absence will open up a spot for Bryce Johnson to start in right field while batting ninth.
Jun 19 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Peralta will exit the lineup with a southpaw (Ranger Suarez) on the hill for the opposition. Peralta's absence will open up the designated hitter spot for Manny Machado.
Jun 17 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will hit the bench for the series opener while the Phillies bring southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the hill. Now that Manny Machado is back to playing third base again after he had previously made four consecutive starts at designated hitter following his return from a four-game absence due to a strained hip flexor, Peralta should have a regular spot in the lineup at DH when the Padres face right-handed pitchers.
Jun 12 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manny Machado remains limited to designated hitter duties after missing out on four straight starts last week due to a hip flexor strain, so the Padres won't have room in the lineup for Peralta for the third contest in a row. Once Machado is cleared to play regularly at third base again, Peralta will likely form a platoon at designated hitter with Donovan Solano.
Jun 11 2024Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 5-for-12 with two RBI and scored three runs during San Diego's last series against Arizona, but he will sit for the second game in a row Tuesday as the A's prepare to send out left-hander JP Sears to start the game. Manny Machado will fill in as the Friars' DH, allowing Donovan Solano to start at third base, batting fifth.
Jun 10 2024Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Manny Machado (hip) returning from a four-game absence Monday and serving as the designated hitter, the Padres have opted to start Donovan Solano at third base, which will bump Peralta to the dugout. Peralta went 5-for-12 with two doubles and two RBI in the four-game series against the Diamondbacks. Since his promotion to the majors May 22, Peralta is slashing .250/.351/.313 with three RBI over 37 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2024Peralta went 3-for-3 with two doubles, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has a pair of three-hit games since he joined the Padres on May 22, but he's gone just 1-for-22 over his other 11 contests. His two doubles Saturday was his first extra-base hits of the campaign. Peralta is slashing .241/.333/.310 with no home runs, three RBI, four runs scored and no stolen bases. While he's seeing steady time as a strong-side platoon player, he hasn't displayed enough consistency at the plate to warrant widespread fantasy consideration.
Jun 2 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty batter will get a break as the Royals send southpaw Cole Ragans out to the mound for the series finale. Manny Machado will serve as the team's designated hitter and the right-handed hitting Donovan Solano will enter the lineup at third base.
Jun 1 2024Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the Padres are set to face right-hander Alec Marsh on Saturday, Peralta will sit on the bench while Donovan Solano serves as San Diego's designated hitter and bats sixth. Peralta has gone just 3-for-15 with seven strikeouts since joining the Friars on May 22.
May 29 2024Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will stay on the bench for the third game in a row, with the Padres facing southpaws in each of those contests. Since joining the Padres last Wednesday after being called up from Triple-A El Paso, Peralta appears to have settled into a platoon with the right-handed-hitting Donovan Solano, who is in the lineup for a third straight game.
May 28 2024Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami, the lefty-hitting Peralta will watch the beginning of Tuesday's game from the dugout. Manny Machado will instead operate as San Diego's DH while Donovan Solano picks up a start at third base, batting sixth.
May 23 2024Peralta went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Peralta's second game with the Padres, and he's been in the organization for less than a week after signing a minor-league deal last Saturday. He's started one game apiece in right field and left field, allowing Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis to each take a turn at designated hitter. There's room for all three outfielders in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers, while Peralta is likely to sit against southpaws. He filled a similar strong-side platoon role with the Dodgers in 2023, slashing .259/.294/.381 with seven home runs, 55 RBI and four stolen bases. There's not a lot of power in his bat, but he could provide some overall upside if he makes contact consistently.
May 22 2024The Padres selected Peralta's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. He'll start in left field and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta just signed a minor-league deal over the weekend but will be summoned to the big leagues in short order to replace the injured Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) on the 26-man active roster. The 36-year-old is starting in left field Wednesday in Cincinnati and could wind up getting steady playing time there and/or at designated hitter versus right-handed pitching while he's up with the Padres. Peralta hit just .259/.294/.381 across 422 plate appearances with the Dodgers last season.
May 18 2024The Padres signed Peralta to a minor-league contract Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta opted out of his minor-league contract with the Cubs last week and has now found a new home. The veteran outfielder has hit only .217/.341/.348 with two home runs in 20 games at the Triple-A level this season and didn't fare well during his time with the Dodgers in 2023 (.259/.294/.381). It's possible the 36-year-old doesn't have much left in the tank, but on a minor-league pact the Padres felt he was worth a shot.
Mar 23 2024Peralta (elbow) will stay back at extended spring training at the beginning of the season to continue his throwing progression, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta underwent flexor tendon surgery in October before inking a minor-league contract with the Cubs in February. While he's able to hit, he still isn't able to play the outfield. Peralta could eventually become an option for the Cubs' bench, but he'll have to get healthy first.
Mar 12 2024Peralta (elbow) is batting eighth as the designated hitter in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder joined the Cubs as a non-roster invitee in February but had been held out of game action to this point as he completed his rehab from October flexor tendon surgery. Peralta struggled a .675 OPS in 133 games with the Dodgers last season and is attempting to making Chicago's roster as a reserve outfielder.
Mar 9 2024Peralta (elbow) is on track to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Signed as a non-roster invitee last month, Peralta has been eased into things this spring following October flexor tendon surgery. He progressed to live batting practice Saturday, though, and is just a few days away from game action. Assuming health, Peralta would seem to have a good shot to capture a reserve role.
Feb 19 2024Peralta (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with Chicago on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta underwent flexor tendon surgery on his left arm at the end of October, and while the status of his recovery is currently unknown, he'll bring a veteran presence to his new club for the start of spring camp. If he's a full go, look for the 36-year-old to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster as a lefty bat bench.
Oct 25 2023Peralta underwent flexor tendon surgery on his left arm Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta broke news of the surgery when he posted pictures of himself post-op, and now we know what kind of procedure he had done. The outfielder is expected to be ready to hit and throw again by March, but his readiness for Opening Day would seem to be very much in question. Harris notes that Peralta played through the injury since around the All-Star break, which could help explain a .578 OPS and zero home runs in the second half. Peralta, 36, will be a free agent this offseason.
Oct 24 2023Peralta underwent surgery on his left elbow Tuesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers have yet to provide details regarding Peralta's operation, so there's no telling whether or not he'll be ready for Opening Day in 2024. The 36-year-old outfielder slashed .259/.294/.381 with 55 RBI across 422 plate appearances this season.
Sep 26 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for the opening game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Enrique Hernandez, James Outman and Jason Heyward will start across the outfield versus the Rockies and right-hander Chase Anderson. Peralta has slashed just .146/.180/.229 over his last 50 plate appearances dating back to Aug. 30 and may be losing his hold on the Dodgers' starting left field gig. This is his second straight absence against a righty.
Sep 24 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will hit the bench Sunday with opener Ryan Walker starting for San Francisco, while lefty Alex Wood is likely to follow. Chris Taylor is starting in left field and batting seventh in Sunday's series finale.
Sep 22 2023Peralta is absent from the lineup Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor, James Outman and Mookie Betts will start across the outfield as the Dodgers take on left-hander Sean Manaea. Peralta is 1-for-20 with five strikeouts over his last seven games and has drawn only 34 plate appearances against southpaws over the course of the entire 2023 campaign.
Sep 21 2023Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against San Francisco, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty starter Kyle Harrison on the mound for the Giants, Peralta will take a seat to begin Thursday's game. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat seventh while Peralta is out.
Sep 18 2023Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the last couple games after overcoming a sore back, but he will open on the bench Monday with lefty Eduardo Rodriguez getting the nod for Detroit.
Sep 16 2023Peralta (back) will bat seventh and play left field Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was scratched from the lineup for Friday's series opener due to back tightness, but the issue was apparently a minor one. The veteran outfielder hasn't been at his best over his last 20 games, slashing .216/.281/.294.
Sep 15 2023Peralta was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Mariners due to lower back tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta suffered an elbow injury Sunday and was forced to miss Monday's game. He's now battling a different issue, though the severity is unclear. Enrique Hernandez entered the lineup and is hitting seventh while playing in left field.
Sep 12 2023Peralta (elbow) went 0-for-3 with one RBI in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta missed one game after getting hit by a pitch Sunday. The outfielder couldn't provide a hit, but his fielder's choice in the third inning generated the Dodgers' fourth run. He's gone 5-for-20 (.250) with two RBI over eight games in September, and he's now slashing .269/.305/.391 with seven home runs, 51 RBI, 42 runs scored and four stolen bases over 119 contests overall. Expect Peralta to remain in his usual strong-side platoon role going forward.
Sep 11 2023Peralta (elbow) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was removed from Sunday's contest after being drilled by a pitch, and while his X-rays returned negative, he'll be kept out of Monday's clash. Chris Taylor draws the start in left field and will bat seventh in Peralta's absence.
Sep 10 2023Peralta (elbow) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta exited Sunday's game against the Nationals after being hit by a pitch in the second inning, but he was initially diagnosed with a bruised left elbow and doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural damage. He'll be re-evaluated when the team returns to Los Angeles, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Padres.
Sep 8 2023Peralta remains out of the lineup Friday at Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was on the bench Thursday at Miami with left-hander Braxton Garrett toeing the slab for the Marlins and he'll remain seated Friday as the Dodgers face another southpaw in MacKenzie Gore. Chris Taylor is playing left field and batting leadoff. James Outman is in center and Enrique Hernandez is in right.
Sep 7 2023Peralta is out of the lineup Thursday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor will patrol left field and bat sixth as the Dodgers take on left-hander Braxton Garrett. Peralta continues to play almost exclusively versus right-handed pitching.
Sep 5 2023Peralta is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor will patrol left field and bat sixth with left-hander Jesus Luzardo toeing the slab for Miami. The left-handed-hitting Peralta continues to sit against most southpaws.
Sep 1 2023Peralta is not in the lineup Friday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth as the Dodgers take on left-hander Max Fried. Peralta has drawn only 28 plate appearances this year against lefties. He's made 327 plate appearances against righties.
Aug 29 2023Peralta went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has slumped in August -- this was just his third multi-hit effort of the month. The outfielder has also seen his power dip this month with just six doubles among his 18 hits over 23 contests. For the year, he's at a .275/.309/.401 slash line with seven home runs, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored, three stolen bases and 18 doubles over 109 games. He continues to primarily play in a strong-side platoon role in left field.
Aug 26 2023Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Red Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty James Paxton will take the mound to start Saturday's contest, so Peralta will sit down for the start of the game. Chris Taylor will fill in in left field and bat eighth.
Aug 23 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will get a rare day off against a right-handed pitcher (Xzavion Curry) after falling into a minor skid at the plate of late. Chris Taylor will pick up a start in left field in place of Peralta, who has gone 1-for-14 with five strikeouts over his last four games.
Aug 19 2023Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with Miami, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will head to the bench as the Dodgers square off with left-hander Braxton Garrett on the mound in Game 2. Chris Taylor will take over in left field and bat sixth against the Marlins.
Aug 16 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Wade Miley is taking the mound for Milwaukee, so Peralta will head to the bench despite having an .864 OPS over his past 11 games. Chris Taylor, Enrique Hernandez and Mookie Betts will start across the outfield from left to right Wednesday.
Aug 13 2023Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat Sunday with left-handed starter Kyle Freeland set to take the mound for Colorado. Chris Taylor will fill in as the Dodgers' left fielder and bat seventh.
Aug 10 2023Peralta isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ty Blach set to start on the mound for Colorado, the left-handed bat of Peralta will stay put in the Dodgers' dugout to begin the game. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth in Peralta's place.
Aug 9 2023Peralta went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta recorded the only scoring play of the game with a two-run single to break the scoreless tie in the eighth inning. He also stole second, but he was left on base. After a recent lefty-heavy run of opposing pitchers, Peralta has gone 4-for-13 with four rBI and two steals over his last four games. The outfielder is slashing .277/.308/.411 with seven home runs, three steals, 44 RBI and 32 runs scored through 302 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role in left field.
Aug 6 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill) for the fifth time in six games, and the lefty-hitting Peralta has now sat out in each of those matchups versus southpaws. The lefty-heavy schedule has allowed the right-handed-hitting Enrique Hernandez to pick up steady work in the corner outfield of late, though the playing time should tilt back in favor of Peralta over the long haul.
Aug 2 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Oakland, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight day on the bench for Peralta with the A's starting another left-handed pitcher in Hogan Harris. Enrique Hernandez will man left field and bat eighth Wednesday.
Jul 28 2023Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Reds, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Brandon Williamson set to start on the mound for Cincinnati, Peralta will take a seat for the beginning of Friday's game. Chris Taylor will take over in left field and bat seventh in Peralta's place.
Jul 26 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta and fellow lefty-hitting corner outfielder Jason Heyward will both head to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi taking the hill for Toronto. Chris Taylor replaces Peralta in left field.
Jul 23 2023Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta had a four-hit game with two doubles and two RBI on Saturday, but he'll take a seat Sunday against southpaw Martin Perez. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat cleanup.
Jul 21 2023Peralta is not in the starting lineup Friday against Texas, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat as Los Angeles squares off with left-hander Andrew Heaney on Friday. Chris Taylor will replace him in left field and bat fifth in the series opener with the Rangers.
Jul 8 2023Peralta hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was on the bench versus southpaw Reid Detmers to begin the game, but the veteran outfielder drew in as a pinch hitter and homered against righty reliever Zack Weiss. Through eight games in July, Peralta has gone 8-for-22 (.364) in his usual strong-side platoon role. He's up to a .283/.323/.434 slash line with seven homers, 32 RBI, 24 runs scored and a stolen base over 229 plate appearances.
Jul 5 2023Peralta went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went back-to-back with J.D. Martinez in the fifth inning. This was Peralta's second homer over his last 11 games, but he's done well by batting .389 (14-for-36) in that span. The veteran outfielder is up to six homers, 31 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base while slashing .286/.324/.427 over 71 contests this season. He remains a steady presence in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers.
Jul 3 2023Peralta went 3-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta notched three base hits in a game where the Dodgers managed just six hits total. It was his second three-hit game of the year and he's currently working on an eight-game hitting streak. Though he's primarily only been in the lineups against righties this season, Peralta has been effective with his opportunities. The 35-year-old is slashing .286/.322/.413 with five homers, 29 RBI, 21 runs and a 12:33 BB:K over 211 plate appearances.
Jul 1 2023Peralta will sit against lefty Daniel Lynch and the Royals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has made just a single start against a southpaw all season, and it's unlikely that trend changes anytime soon. Jonny Deluca starts in left field in his absence.
Jun 28 2023Peralta isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has recorded a hit in each of his last three games, but he will get a day off Wednesday against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Jonny DeLuca will take Peralta's place in left field and bat eighth.
Jun 25 2023Peralta went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Saturday in an 8-7 victory against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and sparked Los Angeles' comeback with a two-run shot to right field. It was the fifth homer of the campaign for the veteran, three of which have come over his past 11 games. Peralta has been steady in a platoon role for the Dodgers, slashing .267/.308/.407 with 28 RBI over 185 plate appearances, all but nine of which have come against right-handed hurlers.
Jun 24 2023Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a five-game hitting streak was put to an end Wednesday, Peralta has now gone 0-for-7 in his last two games. He'll get a breather Saturday while Jason Heyward starts in left field and bats fifth.
Jun 20 2023Peralta is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat as the Dodgers face off with left-hander Reid Detmers on the mound. Righty bat Johnny DeLuca will take over in left field and bat sixth Tuesday.
Jun 18 2023Peralta (hamstring) is hitting fourth and playing left field versus the Giants on Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was pulled from Friday's game against San Francisco with a mild hamstring strain, but the outfielder was reportedly available off the bench Saturday, and he's feeling well enough to patrol the outfield and hit cleanup for the series finale against the Giants.
Jun 17 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters x that Peralta (hamstring) could be available off the bench for Saturday's game versus the White Sox, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts told reporters that Peralta is feeling "better" after leaving Friday's extra-innings loss to San Francisco with a left hamstring strain, and he could be available to hit off the bench if necessary. Peralta should be considered day-to-day, but it's a positive development that the outfielder could see time in the late innings that suggests he may not need a trip to the injured list at this conjecture.
Jun 16 2023Peralta left Friday's game versus the Giants with a left hamstring strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strain occurred while Peralta was hustling down the line early in the contest, and he was noticeably in pain before leaving after the inning. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day, but how much time Peralta misses will be determined by the severity of the strain.
Jun 13 2023Peralta went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went deep in the first inning, which was his second homer in his last three games. The outfielder has had a strong start to June, going 11-for-24 (.458) over eight contests. While he remains limited to a strong-side platoon in left field, he's found success in that role by slashing .265/.294/.404 over 160 plate appearances. Peralta also has four homers, 25 RBI, one stolen base, 13 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple this season.
Jun 11 2023Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 9-0 victory versus Philadelphia on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta accounted for two of the Dodgers' four extra-base hits in the contest, with one of those being a 415-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in 10 of his past 11 games, and the lone exception was a contest in which he was used as a pinch hitter. During the hot stretch, Peralta is slashing .457/.457/.600 with a homer and five RBI.
Jun 8 2023Peralta went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 6-0 victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta certainly did his part to help the Dodgers snap their five-game losing streak Thursday, delivering a two-out, two-run single in the top of the third to put Los Angeles up 3-0 while reaching base in each of his first three at-bats. He went 4-for-5 in the contest, giving him just his eighth multi-hit game of the season and his first with more than two hits. The left fielder is heating up at the plate, going 13-for-27 over his last nine games with two RBI.
Jun 7 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Peralta finds himself on the bench while the Dodgers oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Brandon Williamson). Chris Taylor will spell Peralta in left field.
Jun 2 2023Peralta is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a day off after he went 3-for-8 while starting two games of the three-game series with the Nationals. Jason Heyward will draw the start in left field and bat sixth in series opener with New York.
May 31 2023Peralta is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta received his first start of the season against a lefty last week, but that was an opener. He'll take a seat for this one with Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for the Nats. Chris Taylor is playing left field.
May 28 2023Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are bringing left-hander Josh Fleming to the hill for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat and cede left field to utility man Chris Taylor. Peralta had started each of the Dodgers' last seven games, going 6-for-21 (.286 average) with two extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs.
May 19 2023Peralta isn't starting Friday against St. Louis, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Peralta will take a seat to begin Friday's game, as southpaw Steven Matz prepares to start the game for the Cardinals. Trayce Thompson will take over in left field for Peralta and bat ninth.
May 17 2023Peralta is out of the starting lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has swung the bat well in May with an .872 OPS over 29 at-bats, but he'll get a day off against Sonny Gray and the Twins with Trayce Thompson starting in left field for the Dodgers on Wednesday.
May 14 2023Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Ryan Weathers on the bump for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Peralta will get the afternoon off. Chris Taylor will hit fifth and play left field in Peralta's absence.
May 12 2023Peralta is out of the lineup Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor, Trayce Thompson and Mookie Betts will start across the outfield for the Dodgers with left-hander Blake Snell set to toe the slab for San Diego. J.D. Martinez (back) has been activated from the IL and is serving as the designated hitter.
May 10 2023Peralta is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat as the Dodgers face left-hander Wade Miley on the mound Wednesday, and with that, Peralta has now been on the bench three times in the last four games. He'll be replaced in left field by Trayce Thompson, who will bat eighth in the series finale with Milwaukee.
May 9 2023Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor, Trayce Thompson and Mookie Betts will start across the Dodgers' outfield with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. James Outman is the designated hitter.
May 6 2023Peralta is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has not started against a lefty all season, so he will head to the bench with Blake Snell on the hill for San Diego. Trayce Thompson enters the lineup in his stead.
May 4 2023Peralta went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta singled with two outs in the fourth inning before swiping his first stolen base of the season, matching his total from last year. It's also the second straight two-hit game for Peralta, following a 1-for-24 stretch. The veteran outfielder is still slashing just .205/.234/.301 with two home runs, seven runs scored and 14 RBI through 77 plate appearances.
May 2 2023Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Taylor will cover left field and bat fifth with left-hander Matt Strahm set to take the mound for Philadelphia. Miguel Rojas is at shortstop and batting eighth. Mookie Betts is in right and hitting leadoff.
May 1 2023Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta got his night started with a three-run shot in the second inning before singling in another run in the eighth. He was stuck in a 4-for-28 skid since hitting his last home run April 19. The veteran outfielder is now slashing .186/.216/.286 with three extra-base hits and 14 RBI through 74 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Peralta is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty hitter is hitting .161 with one home run and seven strikeouts in his last 10 games. Peralta has not started against any lefties this season, so he will naturally head to the bench with Jordan Montgomery on the mound for the Cardinals.
Apr 3 2023Peralta is absent from the Dodgers' lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta previous was on the bench when the Dodgers faced a lefty, but this will be his first time sitting versus a righty. James Outman is in left field Monday while Jason Heyward handles center.
Apr 1 2023Peralta will sit against lefty Madison Bumgarner on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the season, it looked like the plan was for Peralta to start against righties and sit against lefties. Through three games, that seems to be the case. Peralta started in left field against Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, but it will be Chris Taylor who gets the nod there against Bumgarner.
Mar 2 2023Peralta is expected to start in left field for the Dodgers against right-handed pitchers this season in a platoon with Trayce Thompson, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has an .836 OPS versus righties and a .663 OPS against lefties in his career, with 11 of his 12 home runs last season coming off right-handed pitching. It's a role which could make him relevant in deeper leagues, especially if he winds up hitting in the top half of the Dodgers' lineup. Peralta is batting leadoff Thursday (although that's coming on a Mookie Betts off day).
Feb 20 2023Peralta underwent surgery to address a herniated disc in his back over the winter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta missed a few games due to lower back tightness last June, but this is the first report of the herniated disc and consequent surgery. The veteran outfielder stated Monday that the discomfort caused by the injury came "out of nowhere," though it's uncertain when it first cropped up. Peralta appears to be doing fine now, and he's expected to fill a part-time platoon role in his first season with the Dodgers, giving the team an established bat against right-handed pitching.
Feb 10 2023Peralta agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Dodgers on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta returns to the NL West, a division he spent his first eight-plus seasons in the majors in with the Diamondbacks before he was traded to the Rays at the deadline last summer. The 35-year-old is coming off a year where he posted a .731 OPS with 12 homers and 51 RBi over 134 games with Arizona and Tampa Bay. A left-handed hitter, Peralta has been much more effective against right-handers with a career slash line of .294/.350/.486, and he figures to see plenty of playing time for the Dodgers in the corner outfield as well as designated hitter when southpaws aren't on the mound.
Oct 8 2022Peralta remains on the bench for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Guardians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians will send out another righty (Triston McKenzie) in this one, but Peralta will again find himself on the bench. Whether or not his absences are related to the hip issue that caused him to get scratched from the lineup Tuesday against Boston is unclear. Randy Arozarena will again be the left fielder.
Oct 7 2022Peralta is not in the starting lineup for the Rays' Game 1 matchup with the Guardians in the wild-card round. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will sit in the series opener Friday as the Rays take on the Guardians and Shane Bieber in Cleveland. Randy Arozarena will slide over to left field while Ji-Man Choi enters the lineup at first base and bats fifth against the Guardians.
Oct 5 2022Peralta (hip) is starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a hip issue, but he'll start in left field and bat sixth during Wednesday's regular-season finale. Over his last four games, he's gone 5-for-12 with two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts.
Oct 4 2022Peralta (hip) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seemed that Peralta timed his return perfectly with the day off Monday against a lefty and the platoon advantage Tuesday, but his hip may not have felt right as he was testing it before the game. It's also possible that with it raining in Boston, the Rays opted to play it safe and keep Peralta on the bench. Jonathan Aranda is starting in left field.
Oct 3 2022Peralta (hip) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta exited Sunday's loss to the Astros with a right hip tightness and remains day-to-day as the Rays close out their regular season with a three-game series in Boston. Randy Arozarena will fill in for Peralta in left field.
Oct 2 2022Peralta exited Sunday's game against the Astros with right hip tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta flied out in lone plate appearance before being removed with the injury. The veteran outfielder should be considered day-to-day, and he could sit out Monday regardless of the injury since lefty Rich Hill is scheduled to pitch for Boston.
Sep 30 2022Peralta isn't starting Friday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout during Thursday's series finale against Cleveland, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Randy Arozarena will man left field and bat second.
Sep 28 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is getting a breather after he went 1-for-10 with an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Randy Arozarena will man left field and bat second.
Sep 23 2022Peralta isn't in the starting lineup Friday against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather after going 2-for-5 with two RBI on Thursday. Randy Arozarena will take his spot in left field, moving Harold Ramirez into the designated hitter role, Jonathan Aranda into first base and Taylor Walls will pick up a start at second base, batting eighth.
Sep 16 2022Peralta isn't starting Friday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 2-for-4 with two runs, a walk and a strikeout Thursday against the Blue Jays but will head to the bench since the Rays are loading their lineup with right-handed bats against southpaw Martin Perez on Friday. Randy Arozarena is taking his place in left field and batting cleanup.
Sep 14 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the last five games and went 3-for-17 with a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout. However, he'll get a breather while Randy Arozarena mans left field and bats third.
Sep 9 2022Peralta will sit Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's off days have typically come against lefties, but he'll sit here against right-hander Frankie Montas. Randy Arozarena will get the start in left field.
Sep 6 2022Peralta is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta racked up four hits -- including three doubles -- over his last two games, but he will be held out Tuesday with left-hander Rich Hill on the bump for the opponent. With Peralta opening on the bench, Randy Arozarena will start in left field and Harold Ramirez will serve as Tampa Bay's designated hitter Tuesday night.
Sep 4 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was one of the lone bright spots for the Rays on Sunday as he recorded two of their six hits on the day, both doubles. One of those came in the ninth inning against Yankees closer Clay Holmes, after which he came around to score and bring the game within one. Peralta has had a solid season for the Rays, earning mostly everyday playing time while slashing .255/.320/.442 through 112 games between Tampa Bay and Arizona.
Aug 30 2022Peralta is on the bench Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta, after going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles Sunday, takes a seat with lefty Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena will man the corner outfield positions Tuesday.
Aug 28 2022Peralta went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks in Sunday's 12-4 victory over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta knocked an RBI double in both the third and fifth innings during Sunday's big win. It was his sixth multi-hit game this month and he's now hitting .278 (22-for-79) with seven extra-base hits through 21 contests since being acquired by the Rays. On the year, Peralta is slashing .255/.321/.443 with 49 RBI and 40 extra-base hits through 396 plate appearances.
Aug 27 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has started against just seven left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll get a day off with southpaw Rich Hill starting for Boston on Saturday. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Manuel Margot are starting in the outfield from left to right.
Aug 23 2022Peralta is not in the starting lineup versus the Angels on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather as the team takes on the Angels and left-hander Jose Suarez on Tuesday. Randy Arozarena will slide over to left field while Jose Siri enters the lineup in center field and bats ninth against Los Angeles.
Aug 22 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder collected two hits Monday, both off Angels' starter Tucker Davidson, and one of which was a ground rule double in the second inning. The effort was encouraging for two reasons. First, Peralta had been losing playing time against southpaws, so the two hits against Davidson shows that he can be serviceable versus lefties. Second, the extra-base hit is just his fourth of the month, so perhaps it is a sign that he may get back on track to match his season-long slugging percentage of .439 after slugging just .321 in August entering Monday.
Aug 20 2022Peralta is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has started just once against a lefty since getting traded to Tampa Bay at the deadline. Peralta is hitting .250/.278/.327 with zero home runs in 13 games with his new club.
Aug 16 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Tuesday in New York, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty on the hill for the Yankees, Peralta sits and Roman Quinn enters to play left field. Since joining the Rays, the outfielder has hit .279 with four RBI and 10 strikeouts in 43 at-bats.
Aug 13 2022Peralta isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started against a left-handed pitcher Aug. 3, but he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw DL Hall on the mound Saturday. Randy Arozarena will shift to left field while Roman Quinn starts in right.
Aug 7 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta could see most of his days off against lefties moving forward, but he'll exit the Tampa Bay lineup for the first time since being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 30 while Detroit brings a righty (Matt Manning) to the hill. While starting in each of the Rays' last six games, Peralta went 7-for-25 (.280 average) with two doubles and two RBI.
Aug 4 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta collected his first hit as a Ray with a single in the fourth inning before tallying an RBI knock in the sixth frame. He's hit sixth and fifth in the order in each of his first two appearances with the club and was notably included in the lineup with a lefty starter on the mound Wednesday. Given the depleted state of Tampa Bay's outfield, Peralta should remain a near everyday player for the foreseeable future. Across 321 plate appearances on the season, he has maintained a .249/.315/.453 line.
Jul 30 2022Peralta was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Rays in exchange for catching prospect Christian Cerda on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Rays may be lower in the standings (third in the AL East) than they expected to be, Peralta still represents a nice upgrade for their injury-depleted outfield. He is a free agent after the season, but is hitting .271/.331/.442 with a 106 wRC+ against right-handed pitching since the start of the 2020 season.
Jul 26 2022Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat Tuesday after he went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Monday's victory. Jordan Luplow will take over in left field and bat second versus the Giants.
Jul 22 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has started against just four left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington on Friday. Jordan Luplow is taking over in left field and batting second.
Jul 18 2022Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta snapped an 11-game homer drought with his 12th blast of the season. The 34-year-old outfielder's playing time has dwindled in 2022, as manager Torey Lovullo has taken to sitting him against southpaws -- just 35 at-bats against lefties. In the final year of a contract, Peralta is a prime candidate to be traded in the next few weeks to a team in need of a left-handed bat.
Jul 16 2022Peralta isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is heading to the bench for the second time in the last three games with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for the Padres. Jordan Luplow will take his place in left field and bat fifth.
Jul 13 2022Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although right-hander John Brebbia is starting for the Giants on Wednesday, Peralta will be out of the lineup after he went 1-for-12 with a run, an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Jake McCarthy is starting in left field and batting fifth.
Jul 9 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup Saturday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since left-hander Kyle Freeland is on the mound for the Rockies on Saturday, Peralta will retreat to the bench for the fifth time in the last eight games. Cooper Hummel is starting in left field and batting seventh.
Jul 7 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder will take a seat for the third time in the past four games, as the Diamondbacks will face yet another left-handed pitcher (Austin Gomber). Peralta should rejoin the lineup Friday since righty Chad Kuhl lines up to start for Colorado.
Jul 5 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco will send out another left-hander in Alex Wood on Tuesday, so Peralta will unsurprisingly find himself on the bench. Cooper Hummel will receive another start in left field for Arizona.
Jul 4 2022Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 9-for-23 (.391) with three home runs and eight RBI over his last seven games, but as is generally a case when a left-hander is on the mound for the opponent, he will open on the bench with Carlos Rodon taking the ball for the Giants. Cooper Hummel will cover left field in Peralta's place.
Jul 1 2022Peralta went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has gone 8-for-21 (.381) with a pair of homers, two doubles, four RBI and four runs scored in his last six contests. He knocked a solo shot in the sixth inning and added an RBI double in the eighth in Friday's win. The veteran outfielder is slashing .248/.316/.464 with 10 long balls, 31 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and 16 doubles through 247 plate appearances, though it appears he'll continue to be limited to the strong side of a platoon in left field.
Jun 28 2022Peralta will sit against southpaw Sean Manaea and the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has now been on the bench against the last eight lefties the Diamondbacks have faced. Jordan Luplow will get the start in left field in his absence.
Jun 26 2022Peralta went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's three hits were all singles. He's gone 5-for-11 across his last three games as he continues to play regularly versus right-handed pitchers. The three-hit effort Sunday lifted his batting average for the year to .245 with a .762 OPS, nine home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base in 236 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2022Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead with his fourth-inning blast off Tigers rookie starter Alex Faedo. After missing time earlier in the week with back discomfort, Peralta has gone 2-for-7 across his last two contests. The 34-year-old should continue to start in left field primarily versus right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .236/.303/.442 with nine homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base through 231 plate appearances.
Jun 24 2022Peralta (back) is starting Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta missed the last three games due to lower-back tightness but is starting in left field and batting fifth Friday. He went 4-for-15 with three doubles, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base over his last four games.
Jun 22 2022Peralta (back) was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was originally expected to return from his back injury, but he appears to still be dealing with lower-back tightness. The Diamondbacks have an off day Thursday, which potentially influenced their decision to keep him out one more day. Peralta was replaced in the lineup by Jordan Luplow and can be considered day-to-day.
Jun 21 2022Peralta (back) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was a late scratch Monday due to lower-back tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for at least one more game. Jordan Luplow will make another start in left field.
Jun 20 2022Peralta was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Padres due to low back tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his availability moving forward. Jordan Luplow could continue to see playing time in left field until Peralta returns to health.
Jun 17 2022Peralta isn't starting Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather after he went 3-for-9 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base over the last two games. Jordan Luplow is starting in left field and batting third.
Jun 16 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta delivered the first of four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving Arizona a lead it would not relinquish. The steal was his first successful theft in three attempts this season. The 34-year-old left fielder starts against right-handers only, so fantasy owners need to be vigilant in daily formats. Peralta has just 28 at-bats (three hits) against southpaws in 2022.
Jun 13 2022Peralta isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 3-for-13 with a double, an RBI and five strikeouts over his last three games but will be out of the lineup for a second straight matchup. Jordan Luplow is starting in left field and leading off.
Jun 12 2022Peralta will sit Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's off day against lefty Ranger Suarez means he's now been on the bench against 13 of the last 15 southpaws the Diamondbacks have faced. Jordan Luplow will start in left field.
Jun 8 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta shook off a back injury to return to the lineup for Tuesday's 14-8 loss, finishing the night with an 0-for-4 showing at the dish. With southpaw Mike Minor on the bump for Cincinnati on Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Peralta will cede his spot in left field to Cooper Hummel.
Jun 7 2022Peralta (back) is starting Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was removed from Monday's game against the Reds due to a back spasm, but he'll start in left field and bat fifth a day later. The 34-year-old went just 1-for-9 with four strikeouts over the last three games.
Jun 6 2022Peralta was removed from Monday's game against the Reds due to a back spasm. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is good news for Arizona, as the outfielder is unlikely to miss significant time given the nature of the injury. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Jun 2 2022Peralta went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks couldn't get much going against Kyle Wright, but Peralta was able to extend a hitting streak to six games. During that run, the outfielder is 8-for-21 (.381) four extra-base hits, four RBI and three runs scored. His seasonal batting average has slowly climbed to .247, its highest point since the third game of the season.
May 30 2022Peralta went 1-for-1 with a triple and an RBI as a pinch hitter in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta, who is batting .091 (2-for-22) against left-handers, was held out of the starting lineup against Los Angeles southpaw Tyler Anderson. The outfielder is hitting .232 (33-for-142) over 45 games but has seen a spike in slugging relative to 2021. Sixteen of Peralta's 33 hits have gone for extra bases, including eight home runs which ties the number he hit over 150 games last year.
May 29 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the hill for the Dodgers, opening up left field for Cooper Hummel. Peralta had started each of the past five games, going 5-for-20 with a home run, a double and three RBI.
May 25 2022Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-6 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta jacked his eighth home run of the season in the fourth inning, tying the number he hit over 150 games in 2021. He credits a new swing implemented during the offseason with the help of friend and Astro Michael Brantley, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The new approach worked well in spring training (five HR, .323/.417/.903) but did not initially carry over into the regular season; however, he stuck with it and is reaping the benefits. Peralta batted just .206 over the month of April, but he's turned it around in 20 May games (.262/.375/.574).
May 22 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Wade Miley on the mound for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Peralta will get a breather in the series finale. Jordan Luplow fills in for Peralta in left field.
May 20 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Friday's 10-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta recorded his first multi-homer game of the season during Friday's high-scoring win, and he now has four extra-base hits in his last five games. The 34-year-old has been relatively effective since the start of May, hitting .245 with five homers, a double, 10 RBI and six runs over 16 games.
May 17 2022Peralta is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Game 1 and will take a seat for the nightcap with lefty Tyler Anderson pitching for Los Angeles. Cooper Hummel and Jordan Luplow will man the corner outfield spots in Game 2.
May 16 2022Peralta went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's ninth-inning two-run shot off Los Angeles closer Craig Kimbrel brought Arizona within one, but the Diamondbacks were unable to push any additional runs across the plate. The long ball was Peralta's first hit since May 8 -- a stretch of five games. The veteran outfielder is slashing .208/.305/.406 with five homers and 13 RBI on the campaign.
May 15 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will take a seat for the third time in the past five games with southpaw Justin Steele pitching for Chicago. Cooper Hummel will man left field and bat leadoff.
May 13 2022Peralta isn't starting Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Drew Smyly is on the mound for the Cubs. Cooper Hummel will start in left field and lead off.
May 10 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Jesus Luzardo) on the hill for Miami, the lefty-hitting Peralta will bow out of the lineup after a stretch of five consecutive starts. Cooper Hummel replaces Peralta in left field.
May 6 2022Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's 4-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was quiet for much of the game but contributed to a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run. Aside from a three-hit game May 2, the 34-year-old had gone hitless over his last six games. Peralta is now slashing .214/.284/.417 on the season though half of his hits have gone for extra bases.
May 3 2022Peralta will sit Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's off day Tuesday against southpaw Trevor Rogers means he's now been on the bench against the last five lefties the Diamondbacks have faced. Cooper Hummel starts in left field in his absence.
May 2 2022Peralta went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 5-4 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta got started by launching a two-run shot off of Pablo Lopez in the first inning. He then knocked Lopez out of the game with his RBI single in the fifth. The veteran outfielder was 0-for-12 in four games since hitting his last homer on April 26.
Apr 26 2022Peralta went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 5-3 victory against the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta doubled in the first inning and cracked a 433-foot bomb in the eighth to break a 3-3 tie and give Arizona the eventual win. The 34-year-old will look to build on the solid performance as he was just 5-for-22 with no extra-base hits or walks over his previous seven appearances and is now slashing .237/.292/.424 on the season.
Apr 22 2022Peralta isn't starting Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander David Peterson is starting for the Mets on Friday, so Peralta will be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Cooper Hummel will start in left field and lead off.
Apr 21 2022Peralta isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went 4-for-12 with a double, a run and a walk in the last three games, but he'll get a breather Thursday since left-hander Josh Rogers is on the mound for Washington. Cooper Hummel will start in left field and lead off.
Apr 17 2022Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will get a breather with a southpaw (David Peterson) on the bump for New York. Cooper Hummel will pick up a start in left field in place of Peralta, who is slashing .172/.273/.379 over his first 33 plate appearances of the season.
Apr 9 2022Peralta went 1-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's eighth-inning single was the Diamondbacks' first of two hits on the night, after starter Sean Manaea held them hitless through seven frames. It was the second consecutive game in which the Diamondbacks failed to generate a base hit against a San Diego starter. Overall, Arizona's offense is 5-for-55 through two games.
Mar 20 2022Peralta went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double in Saturday's spring game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't take long for Peralta, who adjusted his mechanics during the offseason per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, to produce results. He homered on his first Cactus League swing, an opposite-field shot down the left-field line, then doubled his second time up. The outfielder is coming off a down season in 2021, but he used the offseason to replace a pronounced leg kick in his swing with a quieter toe tap. The 34-year-old Peralta posted a .259/.325/.402 slash line with just eight home runs last year. Additionally, he hit more balls on the ground and fewer in the air, recording the second-lowest average launch angle of his career.
Oct 3 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the past two games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-8 with a double, two RBI and two runs. Barring an appearance off the bench, the 34-year-old will finish 2021 having appeared in 149 games and posting a .259/.324/.402 slash line with eight homers, 30 doubles, 63 RBI and 57 runs scored in 537 plate appearances. Henry Ramos will start in left field Sunday for Arizona.
Sep 30 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta finds himself on the bench for the second straight game with San Francisco trotting out another left-hander pitcher in Scott Kazmir. Pavin Smith will start in left field while Christian Walker takes over at first base.
Sep 29 2021Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather with left-hander Alex Wood on the mound for San Francisco on Wednesday. Daulton Varsho will shift to left field while Henry Ramos starts in right.
Sep 15 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has a .973 OPS in his past 20 games and will take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. Henry Ramas will start in left field for Arizona, batting sixth.
Sep 13 2021Peralta isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather after he went 3-for-7 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across his last two appearances. Henry Ramos will start in left field and bat sixth.
Sep 10 2021Peralta will sit Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta sits after homering in two of his last three games. Henry Ramos will get the start in left field.
Sep 8 2021Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder opened the scoring with his second-inning blast. Peralta also got aboard on a fielder's choice in the sixth before scoring on a Christian Walker single. While he's rarely been a power threat this year, Peralta has homered twice in his last three games to give him eight for the year. The 34-year-old is slashing .261/.325/.410 with 55 RBI, 51 runs scored, two stolen bases, 24 doubles and eight triples through 471 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2021Peralta went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in a 10-4 loss to Seattle on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta took Seattle starter Chris Flexen 411-feet deep to left center in the sixth inning to give Arizona a 3-2 lead but struggled in his other four at-bats. The home run was the 34-year-old's first since Aug. 12 and he's compiled a solid 10-for-24 stretch at the dish over his last nine games.
Sep 3 2021Peralta isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has recorded hits in each of his last six appearances, and he's gone 7-for-14 with two runs, a stolen base and a walk during that time. Stuart Fairchild will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Sep 2 2021Peralta went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta notched both of his base hits before the end of the third and came around to score as part of a six-run third inning for the Diamondbacks. He later reached again on a fielder's choice and swiped a bag for just his second steal of the year. The 33-year-old has at least a hit in 16 of his last 19 games and is hitting .375/.407/.518 over that span. For the year, Peralta is slashing .263/.329/.401 with 37 extra-base hits, 52 RBI, 47 runs scored and 38:75 BB:K over 453 plate appearances. The Diamondbacks have an off-day Thursday and are set to face lefty Tyler Anderson when they return Friday, which could send Peralta to the bench given he's sat against southpaws for most of the year.
Aug 31 2021Peralta is not starting Tuesday against the Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta enters the day on a four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 4-for-9 with a walk and run scored. He'll sit against the lefty starter as Pavin Smith shifts to left field and Jake McCarthy mans right field Tuesday.
Aug 29 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the past two games and will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Ranger Suarez on the mound for Philadelphia. Josh Rojas will shift to left field while Andrew Young starts at the keystone.
Aug 27 2021Peralta (undisclosed) is starting Friday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was scratched from Thursday's lineup for an unspecified reason but appeared off the bench. He'll start in left field and bat fifth in Friday's matchup.
Aug 26 2021Peralta was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies for an unspecified reason. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear whether Peralta's removal from the lineup was due to an injury, but Josh Rojas will shift to left field while Asdrubal Cabrera enters the lineup at third base. Whether the 34-year-old outfielder is available off the bench remains to be seen.
Aug 25 2021Peralta went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta tied the game at two with a single in the sixth inning but was not credited with an RBI due to an error. However, he delivered again two frames later when he doubled in two more runs to put the Diamondbacks up by three. It was Peralta's first multi-RBI performance since Aug. 12, though he has at least one hit in 10 of 12 games in that span. For the season, Peralta has hit .255/.321/.399 with 52 RBI and 45 runs scored across 436 plate appearances.
Aug 21 2021Peralta is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tripling as a pinch hitter Friday, Peralta has now hit .244 with three extra-base hits and five RBI since the beginning of August. Daulton Varsho is playing left field and batting seventh Saturday.
Aug 20 2021Peralta will sit Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started against a handful of southpaws early in the year but has been in the lineup against a lefty just twice since the start of June. That trend continues here, as he'll be on the bench against Austin Gomber, with Josh Rojas starting in left field.
Aug 18 2021Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a day off after he went 3-for-12 with a run and an RBI across the last three games. Josh Rojas will take over in left field while Drew Ellis starts at second base.
Aug 13 2021Peralta isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta had started each of the last two games, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Blake Snell starting for the Padres. Daulton Varsho will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Aug 12 2021Peralta went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a strikeout in a 12-3 triumph over San Diego on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta launched a 418-foot home run off Yu Darvish in the third to cap a five-run inning and tacked on an additional run in the eighth. It was the outfielder's sixth home run of the campaign and his first extra-base hit since a homer on July 28, though he's slashing a dismal .190/.190/.333 in nine August games.
Aug 10 2021Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will sit for the second straight contest with another left-hander (Alex Wood) starting for San Francisco in the series opener. Pavin Smith will work in left field Tuesday for Arizona.
Aug 8 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat in the series finale. Pavin Smith will cover left field in Peralta's stead.
Aug 6 2021Peralta isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has gone 2-for-8 with a run and two strikeouts since the start of August, and he'll be out of the lineup for a third straight game. Pavin Smith will take over in left field and bat seventh.
Aug 5 2021Peralta is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta, hitting just .213 since the All-Star break, is omitted from the lineup for the second consecutive day with left-hander Alex Wood starting for San Francisco. Daulton Varsho is playing left field and batting eighth Thursday.
Aug 4 2021Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Kevin Gausman starting for the Giants on Wednesday, Peralta will retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-7 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Daulton Varsho will start in left field and bat sixth.
Aug 1 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the past eight games, all against right-handed pitchers, and he'll head to the bench Sunday with lefty Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. Daulton Varsho will start in left field in his place.
Jul 28 2021Peralta went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta halted a 58-game homerless skid, taking Texas starter Jordan Lyles deep to center field in the second inning for his fifth longball of the year and first since May 15. The 33-year-old Peralta has seen his OPS decline in each of the last three seasons, but he does rank second on the Diamondbacks with 45 RBI in 96 games in 2021 while stroking a Major League-leading seven triples.
Jul 20 2021Peralta is not starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will sit against lefty Tyler Anderson after logging a double and triple in Monday's win. Josh Rojas will shift to left field as Andrew Young mans the keystone.
Jul 9 2021Peralta went 2-for-4 with a run, RBI and strikeout in Arizona's 5-2 triumph over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta reached base in his final two at-bats with an RBI single in the seventh and single followed with a run in the ninth. The outfielder has cooled after a blistering month and a half to open the season and is now slashing .256/.323/.399.
Jul 8 2021Peralta isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta had started in each of the last four games, and he went 3-for-13 with a double, three RBI and two runs. Josh Rojas will take his place in left field while Josh VanMeter starts at second base.
Jul 7 2021Peralta went 1-for-2 with two walks, a hit by pitch, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Peralta absorbed a hit by pitch to produce Arizona's walkoff victory. He was able to extend his hit streak to four games and post his first multi-RBI game since June 15. After a robust April, Peralta has scuffled the last two months, posting a .239 average and .666 OPS with one home run and 18 RBI over 55 games since May 1.
Jul 2 2021Peralta is not starting Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta sits again as the Diamondbacks face lefty Alex Wood, against whom he's gone 3-for-14 with four strikeouts in his career. Josh Rojas gets the start in left field.
Jun 30 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta will get the afternoon off while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Kwang Hyun Kim) to the hill. Josh Rojas will cover Peralta's usual post in left field.
Jun 28 2021Peralta is not in the lineup Monday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the past five games (all against right-handed pitchers) and will take a seat Monday with southpaw Wade LeBlanc on the mound for St. Louis. Josh Rojas will shift to left field while Eduardo Escobar covers the keystone.
Jun 21 2021Peralta is not in the lineup Monday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is hitting .359/.419/.436 with three doubles and six RBI over his past 12 games, and he'll take a seat Monday with southpaw Brett Anderson pitching for Milwaukee. Pavin Smith will shift to left field while Josh Reddick receives the start in right.
Jun 14 2021Peralta isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get the night off with a lefty set to toe the rubber for the opposition. Pavin Smith moves to left field and Tim Locastro enters the lineup in right with Peralta riding the bench.
Jun 13 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barring a pinch-hit appearance off the bench, Peralta will put his four-game hitting streak on pause while he checks out of the starting nine. Pavin Smith will fill in for Peralta in left field.
Jun 12 2021Peralta went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is tied for the team lead with 14 doubles, but he couldn't deliver with men on base, as Arizona went 1-for-17 with men in scoring position. He's been fighting it the last month, going 15-for-76 (.197) over the last 22 games. Arizona's primary cleanup batter has just two RBI during that stretch, including none over the last 10 games. Many Diamondback hitters are slumping, which led to the organization firing hitting coaches Darnell Coles and Eric Hinske this week.
Jun 9 2021Peralta isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta had gone 2-for-13 with a walk and four strikeouts across the last four games, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sean Manaea starting for Oakland on Wednesday. Tim Locastro will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Jun 3 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona will withhold two of their key lefty hitters from the lineup in Peralta and Pavin Smith with southpaw Brett Anderson on the bump for Milwaukee. Expect Peralta to check back into the starting nine Friday, when the Brewers are likely to bring right-hander Freddy Peralta to the hill.
Jun 2 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Peralta takes a seat with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets in the series finale. The right-handed-hitting Tim Locastro will pick up a start in left field in place of Peralta.
May 30 2021Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has a .645 OPS over his past 10 games and will take a seat Sunday for the first time since May 13. Tim Locastro will start in left field for the Diamondbacks in the series finale.
May 28 2021Peralta went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta doubled home Ketel Marte in the seventh inning to start
May 16 2021Peralta went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in an 11-4 victory over Washington on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder belted a 381-foot shot to right field in the sixth inning for his fourth homer of the campaign. Peralta is slashing .281/.342/.489 and has driven in 28 runs on the season, which is tied for ninth-most in MLB.
May 15 2021Peralta went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 17-2 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta accounted for two of Arizona's four hits on a forgettable night at Chase Field. He's hit in four straight, going 6-for-16 with four extra-base hits during the streak. Peralta also mopped up the final inning on the mound.
May 13 2021Peralta isn't starting Thursday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will get a breather after he went 4-for-13 with four extra-base hits, four RBI, two runs and two strikeouts in his last three games. Josh Rojas will start in left field while Tim Locastro enters the lineup in center.
May 11 2021Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta launched his league-leading fifth triple in the seventh inning. After a slow start, the outfielder had pumped up his batting average to .300 as of May 2, but he entered Monday's game in a 1-for-18 skid with one RBI over the prior five contests.
May 7 2021Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is 1-for-10 with two walks over his past three games and will take a seat with lefty David Peterson starting Friday for New York. Josh Rojas will start in left field for Arizona in the series opener.
May 1 2021Peralta will sit Saturday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta sits for just the third time this season. He's gotten off to a solid start at the plate through 25 games, hitting .284/.346/.495 with three homers and 22 RBI. Wyatt Mathisen will take over in left field in his absence.
Apr 30 2021Peralta went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta hit his league-leading fourth triple and stole his first bag of the season in the win. The 33-year-old outfielder has raked over the last two weeks, going 18-for-44 with six extra-base hits and 14 RBI over the last 11 games.
Apr 29 2021Peralta went 2-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's locked in after a slow ramp-up to start the regular season. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in nine of 10 contests, going 15-for-39 (.385) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs during that stretch.
Apr 25 2021Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 7-0 win over the Braves on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was quiet in game one of the double header, but came up big in game two with a home run off Drew Smyly in the first inning to lengthen the Diamondbacks' lead. This was Peralta's second home run in three games. The outfielder hit below the mendoza line in the first two weeks of the season before heating up, batting .375 in his last eight games.
Apr 22 2021Peralta went 5-for-6 with a triple, a home run, seven RBI and two total runs scored in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With this showing, Peralta improved his season slash line from .213/.304/.361 to .269/.347/.478. Peralta is a career .290 hitter and he's perseverant, having clawed his way to the majors from independent ball. He showed he's still capable of doing damage with his 10 total bases Thursday and should remain locked into the cleanup spot for Arizona.
Apr 21 2021Peralta went 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI on Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta drove in the tie-breaking run in the 10th inning on a fielder's choice to record his ninth RBI of the campaign. He also extended his modest hitting streak to three games, during which he's gone 5-for-14 with three runs scored, two doubles and two RBI. Overall, he's hitting .222/.329/.365 through 73 plate appearances on the season.
Apr 15 2021Peralta isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has gone 3-for-11 with a home run, five RBI, three runs and two walks in the last three games. However, Andrew Young will start in left field and bat eighth Thursday.
Apr 11 2021Peralta went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old smacked a three-run shot off Jose De Leon in the third inning, his first of the season. Peralta is slashing .189./.250/.405 as he looks to build off his impressive 2020 season.
Apr 10 2021Peralta went 0-for-1 with two walks in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta is one of several Diamondback hitters off to a slow start, batting .172 over eight games. In a slightly worrisome sign, manager Torey Lovullo had Wyatt Mathisen hit for Peralta against a lefty in the seventh inning. Peralta did, however, put together a pair of good plate appearances for walks and had a hard lineout.
Apr 3 2021Peralta entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and finished the game in left field, going 1-for-2 in a 4-2 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was on the bench against lefty Blake Snell; however, he should not be viewed as a strict platoon player. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo may sit Peralta against a particularly tough southpaw.
Apr 2 2021Peralta is out of the lineup for Friday's game at San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started Opening Day against the Friars and will receive the day off after going 0-for-5 with one strikeouts. Wyatt Mathisen will start in left field and bat eight for Arizona on Friday.
Mar 19 2021Peralta went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's spring game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta, who batted leadoff for the seventh time during Cactus League play, hit his second home run of the spring. Ketel Marte is presumed to be the primary leadoff hitter for the Diamondbacks, but he's been dealing with a foot injury and now an ankle injury over the last week. Peralta has experience atop the order -- he's led off 120 games during his career, the second most of any slot -- and could be in the mix if Marte is unavailable or is slotted elsewhere in the order. However it shakes out, Peralta will be part of the upper third of the order.
Mar 11 2021Peralta batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went deep to open the game against Clayton Kershaw, who fed him a diet of fastballs. It was the first home run of Cactus League play for Peralta, who is expected to bat in the upper third of the order. Thus far in spring training, Peralta has batted leadoff (three games), second (one game) and third (two games).
Feb 24 2021Peralta hinted that he was not at full health last season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. "I had a healthy offseason [in 2020]," the outfielder said. "That helped me be able to do stuff I couldn't do last offseason when I was coming off surgery." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta underwent shoulder surgery late in the 2019 season, so he didn't have a healthy offseason, which impacted his ability to prepare for 2020. While he hit .300, Peralta's slugging percentage dipped to .433, its lowest mark since 2016, a season impacted by a wrist injury. Peralta hopes to reclaim his 2018 form, when he bashed 30 home runs and slugged .516, but as he enters his age-33 season with a recent injury history, it's prudent to expect something less than that.
Sep 26 2020Peralta went 4-for-7 with a walk, a double, three RBI and a run scored over both ends of Friday's doubleheader against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta extended his hitting streak to five games and has hit safely in nine of the last 10 games (1.052 OPS). It's been a strong month for the outfielder, who is batting .352/.378/.549 with three home runs, five doubles and 11 RBI over 18 games in September.
Sep 23 2020Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Wes Benjamin) on the bump for Texas in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Peralta will cede his spot in the outfield to Tim Locastro. Peralta starred in Tuesday's 7-0 win, going 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run.
Sep 22 2020Peralta went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta knocked in the first run of the game on a fourth-inning single to plate Kole Calhoun. In the sixth, Peralta hit a ground rule double and scored on a Nick Ahmed triple. In his last 10 games, Peralta is 14-for-40 (.350) with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored. He's been one of the most consistent hitters for the Diamondbacks in 2020, slashing .297/.335/.432 with five homers, 31 RBI and 18 runs scored in 51 contests.
Sep 20 2020Peralta went 1-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's hit well during September, going 17-for-56 with three home runs. He's one of a core of Diamondbacks that play regularly while the organization evaluates its younger talent. Saturday's lineup featured three rookies and two second-year players that combined to go 1-for-14 with three walks and a sacrifice fly. Six members of the lineup were hitting below .200, including struggling regular Eduardo Escobar (.190). It's not a good environment for a player's double to turn into an RBI or a run scored.
Sep 16 2020Peralta went 3-for-4 with a home run, an additional RBI and three total runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has gone yard in back-to-back games, and the veteran outfielder has been seeing the ball well of late -- he has hit safely in eight of Arizona's last nine contests, racking up four multi-hit performances, three homers and seven RBI in that nine-game stretch.
Sep 15 2020Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta hit the last of five Arizona homers in the slugfest, providing the decisive run with a 400-foot shot in the eighth inning. The veteran hasn't been much of a power source with only four homers on the season, but he has provided a reliable bat with a .286/.330/.411 slash line.
Sep 11 2020Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta hits the bench for the second time in the last three games. Josh Rojas moves to left field in his absence. Peralta is hitting a respectable .288/.335/.397 on the season, but with the Diamondbacks far from contention, it's possible he sits more in favor of younger alternatives down the stretch.
Sep 9 2020Peralta isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta has recorded hits in each of the past four games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Daulton Varsho will start in left field with Wyatt Mathisen entering the lineup at third base.
Sep 8 2020Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta's blast came in the ninth inning after he struck out his first three times at the dish. It was Peralta's third homer in 40 games, well off his home run pace of the last two seasons.
Sep 4 2020Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta will sit for the second time in the past four games while mired in a 7-for-36 slump. Tim Locastro will bat leadoff and start in left field Friday for Arizona.
Sep 3 2020Peralta went 2-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's loss against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta snapped a short two-game hitless streak with his 12th multi-hit performance of the season. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in four of Arizona's last six games and is hitting .286 with a .722 OPS in 36 games this season.
Sep 1 2020Peralta isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta went hitless with four strikeouts in his past eight at-bats, and he'll take a seat Tuesday. Tim Locastro will take his place in left field.
Aug 22 2020Peralta went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Excluding Christian Walker, who went 4-for-4, the Diamondbacks offense went 3-for-29 against Giants pitching -- Peralta supplied one of the two runs scored with an RBI double to right that scored Walker in the top of the fourth. Peralta has been one of the most productive bats in the Arizona lineup of late, hitting .378 with a .404 on-base percentage in his last 11 games.
Aug 19 2020Peralta is not in the lineup Wednesday at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta started the first 24 games of the season, but he'll receive a breather after delivering a walkoff single during Tuesday's contest. Tim Locastro will start in left field and bat leadoff Wednesday for the Diamondbacks.
Aug 18 2020Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 4-3 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta struck his second long ball of the season in the third inning, then plated Nick Ahmed in the ninth with a walkoff single. Peralta is one of several formerly-cold Arizona hitters to heat up in recent weeks. He was hitting .182 after 10 games, but Peralta has gone 22-for-50 (.440) with six extra-base hits and 13 RBI over the last 13 games.
Aug 16 2020Peralta went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta pushed his hitting streak to five games and has posted four multi-hit games in that stretch, including three in a row. The veteran outfielder is slashing a blistering .404/.462/.553 with a 1.015 OPS, 11 RBI and five runs scored in 47 at-bats this month.
Aug 12 2020Peralta went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and three RBI during Wednesday's 13-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old came up with the bases loaded and Arizona leading by one during the seventh inning, and he came through with a bases-clearing double to provide some breathing room. Peralta has a .308/.378/.431 slash line with one home run and 14 RBI through 19 games this season.
Aug 10 2020Peralta went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 12-8 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta drove in a run in both the third and fourth innings, bringing him to 11 RBI for the season. He later smacked a double in the eighth inning for his first extra-base hit in the last five games. The 32-year-old outfielder owns a .304/.375/.429 slash line.
Aug 5 2020Peralta went 2-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 14-7 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta contributed a three-RBI triple in the fourth inning as part of a nine-run rally for Arizona. He later added a solo shot in the seventh for his first homer of the year. The left field is slashing .244/.304/.390 with eight RBI and four runs scored through 12 games.
Jul 26 2020Peralta went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta was in the middle of the Diamondbacks' comeback, rapping out singles in a pair of two-run rallies in the eighth and ninth innings. He was hitless in his first 11 plate appearances before the singles. In 2019, Peralta made a home at third or fourth in the order, but he's batted out of the two-hole in all three game thus far in 2020.
Jul 11 2020Peralta started wearing eyeglasses a month ago, then changed to contact lenses for Friday's workout, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta felt he wasn't seeing the ball clearly, so he donned the specs and noticed a difference. However, the glasses he wore Thursday made him dizzy, so he switched to contact lenses and plans to stick with those through the season.
Jul 6 2020Peralta hit a home run Monday during the Diamondbacks intrasquad game Monday,Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old outfielder arrived at summer camp workouts along with Kevin Ginkel on Monday. Peralta was cleared to return to action after testing negative for COVID-19, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. He had to receive four negative tests because of what his symptoms were like and admits to feeling 100 percent now.
Jul 3 2020Peralta did not attend Friday's practice, Cameron Cox of 12 Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta, Madison Bumgarner and Kole Calhoun were among the players not attending the Diamondacks' first session of summer camp. The team is awaiting clearance on all three players.
Mar 3 2020Peralta, who missed significant time in 2019 due to a shoulder injury, tested the shoulder Monday when diving for a ball in the outfield, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peralta admitted to trepidation when attempting the dive but reports no discomfort in the shoulder. "That's a good test for me," he said. "Now I'm going to be more confident I can make those plays." Peralta swung a productive bat through April and May last season before the shoulder injury, which lingered through the summer. A healthy shoulder should not only increase his confidence in the field, but it could also improve his hitting. Peralta slashed just .227/.313/.409 with three home runs over the second half of 2019.
Jan 10 2020Peralta has agreed to a three-year, $22 million extension with the Diamondbacks, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was going to be his final year of arbitration before hitting the open market, so the Diamondbacks paid him what they would have owed him while also giving him some financial stability over the next few years. If the 32-year-old outfielder maintains his recent production (7.5 fWAR over the last three seasons), the extension will look like a bargain, but he showed signs of decline last year. He underwent surgery in August to clean up loose bodies in his right shoulder and is expected to be ready for spring training. The deal includes $1.25 million in incentives.
Aug 30 2019Peralta (shoulder) posted on his personal Twitter account that his surgery Friday was successful.
Aug 29 2019Peralta will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Friday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.
Aug 27 2019Peralta will require surgery on his right shoulder and is set to miss the rest of the 2019 season.
Aug 26 2019Peralta remains without a timetable for a return after an MRI revealed Monday that he's dealing with right shoulder inflammation, Richard Morin of The Arizona Republic
Aug 24 2019Peralta (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Aug 20 2019Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored to help the Diamondbacks to an 8-7 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.
Aug 18 2019Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.
Aug 14 2019Peralta is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.
Aug 13 2019Peralta (neck) is starting in left field and hitting second Tuesday in Colorado.
Aug 12 2019Peralta will be held out of Monday's game against the Rockies due to a stiff neck, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Aug 11 2019Peralta is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers.
Aug 8 2019Peralta went 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Phillies.
Aug 4 2019Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Aug 1 2019Peralta went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Yankees.
Jul 31 2019Peralta said his shoulder feels fine, and that it is the timing of his swing that has led to a lack of results since returning from the injured list, Nick Piecoro
Jul 30 2019Peralta (foot) is starting in left field and batting second Tuesday against the Yankees.
Jul 29 2019Peralta is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Jul 27 2019Peralta started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Marlins.
Jul 27 2019Peralta started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2019Peralta served as a pinch hitter and grounded out in his lone at-bat Wednesday against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Manager Torey Lovullo said Peralta (shoulder) is feeling \"extremely good\" in his rehab in the rookie-level Arizona League, Drake Hills of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019The Diamondbacks reinstated<\/a> Peralta (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He isn't included in the lineup<\/a> for the Diamondbacks' series finale with the Orioles, however.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Peralta (shoulder) went 0-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored in game with the AZL Diamondbacks on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Peralta (shoulder) went 0-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored in a game with the AZL Diamondbacks on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Peralta (shoulder) is expected to go out on rehab soon, Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Peralta (shoulder) will take a few at-bats in the Arizona League on Sunday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Peralta (shoulder) has taken swings recently for the first time since landing on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Peralta (shoulder) took swings for the first time since landing on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Peralta (shoulder) is scheduled to resume baseball activities Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Manager Torey Lovullo said the Diamondbacks will be more conservative in bringing Peralta (shoulder) back from the injured list than they were the first time the outfielder landed on the IL, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Peralta (shoulder) is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Peralta (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Peralta (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Peralta was removed<\/a> from Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers with right shoulder soreness.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Peralta is out of the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game at San Francisco.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Peralta went 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington, Richard Morin of The Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Peralta went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs in an 8-2 victory against the Blue Jays on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Peralta went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Peralta went 0-for-4 in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Peralta (shoulder) was activated<\/a> from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Manager Torey Lovullo feels the at-bats Peralta (shoulder) gets in extended spring training games may be enough to activate him off the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Peralta (shoulder) could be activated off the 10-day injured list as early as Monday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Peralta received a cortisone injection in his right shoulder earlier this week and could play in an extended spring training game as soon as Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Peralta (shoulder) has yet to participate in baseball activities, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Peralta was placed on the 10-day injured list<\/a> Friday due to right AC joint inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Peralta (shoulder) is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Peralta's shoulder injury that forced him to be removed from Tuesday's game is related to the injury that cropped up last week, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Peralta was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres due to soreness in his right shoulder, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Peralta exited Tuesday's game at San Diego with an apparent injury, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Peralta (shoulder) is starting in left field<\/a> and batting cleanup Sunday versus the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Peralta was scratched from Saturday's game against the Giants with a right trapezius injury, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Peralta went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Peralta (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting third<\/a> Friday against the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Manager Torey Lovullo said he thinks Peralta (trap) will be fine, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Peralta was removed<\/a> from Wednesday's game against the Pirates with right trap tightness.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 9-3 win over the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Peralta went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 extra-inning win over the Braves on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Peralta is out of the lineup<\/a> for Monday's game against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018Peralta is not starting Saturday against the Rockies.Peralta had a four-hit performance Friday night but won't get the chance to build on it right away. Jon Jay gets the start in his place with lefty Kyle Freeland on the mound for the Rockies.
Jul 21 2018Peralta went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles and three runs in Arizona's 11-10 loss to Colorado on Friday.Peralta had tallied two hits in his last 16 at-bats coming into this contest, but he got his stellar season back on track with this four-hit performance that brought his slash line up to .289/.350/.504 through 349 at-bats. He's also been providing unexpectedly consistent power this season, as Peralta is currently on pace for 26 homers, which would comfortably top the career-high of 17 he set in 2015.
Jul 12 2018Peralta is out of the lineup versus the Rockies on Thursday.With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the bump for Colorado, Peralta will take a seat during the series finale. Manager Torey Lovullo will trot out an outfield of Jon Jay, A.J. Pollock and Steven Souza.
Jul 10 2018Peralta went 1-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.Peralta delivered the big blast, coming through with a three-run homer in the seventh inning to put Arizona ahead by two. It was the 30-year-old's first homer in his last 14 games, but at 16 long balls he's already just one shy of matching his career high. Along with the uptick in power, he's hitting a solid .290/.352/.512.
Jul 8 2018Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.Peralta will take a seat Sunday after going 5-for-6 with three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 20-5 win over the Padres. Jon Jay will get the start in left field for the Diamondbacks as Peralta is slashing .378/.429/.511 over his last 11 games.
Jul 5 2018Peralta isn't in Thursday's starting lineup against the Padres, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.Peralta is set for a day off after going 5-for-13 with a triple and two RBI during Arizona's three-game series against St. Louis. Jon Jay will get the start in left field, and Steven Souza is slated to man right.
Jul 1 2018Peralta went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and a walk in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Giants.Peralta and Ketel Marte were the only Diamondbacks batters to reach base more than once Saturday with the San Francisco pitching staff yielding just seven hits on the day. The two-hit performance capped an exceptional June for the outfielder, who slashed .327/.391/.683 on the month with eight home runs, 22 RBI and 15 runs.
Jun 27 2018Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double, run and RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.After a miserable May, Peralta has delivered eight multi-hit efforts in June, aiding him to a .341 average on the month. The Diamondbacks are seemingly committed to Jon Jay as their leadoff man, but Peralta's outlook hasn't changed to much since he has transitioned from the top of the order to a middle-of-the-lineup spot. He should benefit from plenty of run-producing opportunities while frequently batting directly behind sluggers Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb.
Jun 25 2018Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 3-0 win over the Pirates.Peralta two-out, first-inning blast off Trevor Williams provided all the run support the Diamondbacks pitching staff would need on the afternoon as Arizona cruised to a four-game series sweep. The home run was Peralta's 15th of the season, besting his total from last season in more than 270 fewer plate appearances. One of several Diamondbacks who endured a rough May during the team's slide down the NL West standings, Peralta has certainly made amends during the current month, as he maintains a 1.097 OPS through 21 June contests.
Jun 25 2018Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.Peralta owns a sizzling 1.097 OPS in June, but manager Torey Lovullo decided it was time for Peralta's first day off since June 10. Jon Jay will cover left field in Peralta's place.
Jun 16 2018Peralta went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Friday in the Diamondbacks' 7-3 triumph over the Mets.Peralta's fifth-inning base knock extended his hitting streak to seven games, good for his second-longest of the season. The outfielder isn't expected to regain the leadoff gig he formerly held with the newly acquired Jon Jay thriving atop the lineup, but Peralta should make for a more than serviceable fantasy option while slotting in the heart of a potent Arizona attack. During the seven-game stretch, he has gone 14-for-28 with four home runs, nine RBI and seven runs.
Jun 14 2018Peralta went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Mets.Peralta continued his power surge, and his two home runs pushed his season total to 14. The first came against left-hander Jason Vargas, notable because Peralta entered Thursday's game hitting just .216/.284/.324 in 74 at-bats against southpaws this season. He has shown a surprising amount of pop at the plate as he is only three home runs away from matching his career-best mark of 17 in a season.
Jun 13 2018Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.He continues to swing a hot bat in June, hitting .348 (16-for-46) in 11 games on the month with five homers and 12 RBI. The power surge has given Peralta 12 home runs on the season, only two behind his total from all of last year and five back of the career-high 17 he smacked in 2015.
Jun 10 2018Peralta is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Despite the fact that he went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI on Saturday, Peralta will be relegated to the bench against lefty Kyle Freeland and the Rockies due to his poor splits against left-handed pitching. Chris Owings will take over in left field and bat sixth in his stead.
Jun 9 2018Peralta went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Rockies.Peralta has made himself at home at Coors Field, as he followed up a strong Friday performance with another stat-stuffing line Saturday. Through two games of the weekend series, he is now 7-for-10 with four RBI and two runs scored. This production is coming at the right time for Peralta, as he had been scuffling at the plate, hitting just .235/.264/.422 over the last 30 days.
Jun 9 2018Peralta went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double Friday in the Diamondbacks' 9-4 win over the Rockies.Removed from the leadoff role in late May after a prolonged dry spell, Peralta has most commonly served as the Diamondbacks' No. 5 hitter, batting out of that spot in six of his last nine starts. Peralta's chances of reemerging as the Diamondbacks' primary table setter -- at least against right-handed pitching -- may have evaporated following the acquisition of on-base maven Jon Jay from the Royals earlier this week, but Peralta should benefit from increased run-producing chances with the bats of Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb beginning to heat up ahead of him in the order. Peralta has homered four times and has driven in seven runs over his past eight contests.
Jun 3 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Arizona's 6-1 victory over Miami on Sunday.That's now three straight games with a long ball for the 30-year-old outfielder, who has come back to life after he had fallen into a slump following a hot start to the season. His OPS now sits at an even .800 through 202 at-bats, and he's been a decent source of power, as he now has 10 homers on the season after this recent binge.
Jun 2 2018Peralta went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Marlins.The home run, a third-inning shot off Caleb Smith, was Peralta's second in as many days and second against a left-handed pitcher this season. He has primarily hit leadoff, but Peralta has been seeing time in the heart of the order in recent days, with Saturday's start marking his first in the cleanup spot this season.
Jun 2 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's win over the Marlins.Peralta slashed an RBI single in the first, and then hit a solo home run -- his eighth of the year -- in the third inning. Peralta struggled through May, hitting .211 with just four extra-base hits (two home runs) and five RBI. He's still putting up a serviceable .262/.329/.431 on the year, but he needs to demonstrate a bit more consistency to be a fully trusted outfield option.
May 31 2018Peralta went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the Diamondbacks' 7-4 loss to the Reds on Wednesday.The run-scoring base hit in the bottom of the first inning was Peralta's first RBI since May 13. Unsurprisingly, the outfielder's own flagging performance has largely been at the root of his lack of run production, as he's slashing a horrid .161/.175/.161 over his last 14 appearances. Peralta's pronounced slump has resulted in him ceding leadoff duties to Jarrod Dyson the past two games, with manager Torey Lovullo dropping Peralta to fifth in the batting order. Until Peralta is able to turn things around at the plate, he seems unlikely to recapture a table-setting role.
May 28 2018Peralta is out of Monday's lineup against the Reds.He has started the last 16 games, hitting .215/.239/.292 with one home run and 15 strikeouts over that stretch. Socrates Brito wills start in left field and hit seventh against righty Homer Bailey.
May 26 2018Peralta went 2-for-5 with a run and a stolen base in Friday's win over the A's.Peralta now has a hit in five consecutive games, although he's hitting only .228 for the month of May. He entered the month hitting .302/.393/.521, but it has steadily dropped to .269/.342/.440 since then. The outfielder hasn't recorded an RBI since May 13 and hasn't hit a homer since May 11. Peralta is a career .290 hitter, so the hope is that his current slump is nearing its end soon.
May 19 2018Peralta went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Friday in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Mets.With a .351 on-base percentage on the campaign, Peralta has generally been an effective table setter, but there's been a lull in his production of late. He has reached base just once in 16 plate appearances over the last four contests and has struck out twice in back-to-back games. Peralta isn't in any immediate danger of losing his leadoff role, but manager Torey Lovullo may opt to give the struggling outfielder a day off Saturday with lefty Steven Matz on the hill for New York.
May 12 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with his seventh home run of the season Friday in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Nationals.Peralta found success against Max Scherzer early on with both of his hits coming in the first two at-bats, but the Nationals ace buckled down thereafter, retiring 15 straight hitters before ceding the ninth inning to closer Sean Doolittle. With back-to-back two-hit showings and a .302/.390/.524 batting line for the season, Peralta has done his part to keep the Arizona lineup afloat, but he hasn't received much help from those behind him in the batting order. The Diamondbacks have scored four times or fewer in all but one of their 10 games in May, limiting Peralta to four runs and three RBI during that stretch.
May 9 2018Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.Peralta isn't a part of a platoon, but he'll head to the bench to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup against Alex Wood after starting the previous four games. Chris Owings will start in left field and bat leadoff in his stead.
May 5 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Astros.Peralta crushed his sixth home run of the season off Charlie Morton in the second inning on Saturday. He had been in a prolonged slump prior to this strong performance, having recorded just one hit in his past 13 at-bats. Despite that stretch, he is still hitting .296/.394/.528 for the season and has produced strong counting stats in 108 at-bats.
May 3 2018Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.Peralta went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in his return to action Wednesday after missing Tuesday's game with a minor wrist ailment, but he'll head to the bench for Thursday's series finale to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup against Alex Wood. Chris Owings will start in left field and occupy the leadoff spot in his stead.
May 3 2018Peralta (hand) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in the Diamondbacks' 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.The Diamondbacks held Peralta out of the lineup Tuesday after he was struck on the hand by a pitch a day earlier, but he was still able to make a pinch-hitting appearance off the bench. As expected, the outfielder was back in the lineup Wednesday and turned in a solid performance on a night when the Arizona bats were otherwise quieted. Peralta, who owns a .393 on-base percentage on the season, will continue to act as the Diamondbacks' primary leadoff man against both right- and left-handed pitching.
May 2 2018Peralta (hand) is leading off and playing left field Wednesday against the Dodgers.Peralta exited Monday's game early after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but he'll wind up missing just one game as a result. He'll resume his normal role in the Diamondbacks' lineup as he looks to build upon his .299 batting average to start the season.
May 1 2018Peralta (hand) is available from the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta reported that his hand is feeling better and that he was hoping to play Tuesday night, but the team decided to give him the day to rest. Although Peralta looks to be close to returning, Daniel Descalso will start in left field and hit leadoff Tuesday night.
May 1 2018Peralta (hand) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.Peralta will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game after exiting Monday's contest with a right hand contusion. While X-rays on his wrist came back clean, it's still unclear when he'll be ready to rejoin the starting lineup. For now, Daniel Descalso is starting in left field and batting leadoff in his stead.
May 1 2018Peralta was diagnosed with a right hand contusion and is considered day-to-day following his early departure from the Diamondbacks' 8-5 victory over the Dodgers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta was initially diagnosed with a wrist injury after being struck by a Tony Cingrani pitch during a seventh-inning at-bat, but manager Torey Lovullo clarified afterwards that X-rays on the outfielder's wrist returned negative and noted that the injury occurred higher up on his hand. It qualifies as fortunate news for Peralta, given that he required surgery in 2016 to stabilize his right wrist. The Diamondbacks will presumably check back on Peralta's condition early Tuesday before determining his status for the game later in the evening.
Apr 30 2018Peralta was hit by a pitch on his right wrist in the seventh inning of Monday's matchup against the Dodgers, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.Peralta went down in a heap after taking a pitch off his wrist, but he was able to walk off the field with the head trainer moments later. He went 0-for-2 with two walks prior to exiting the game. The severity of his injury is currently unknown.
Apr 28 2018Peralta went 3-for-4 with a walk and two solo homers Saturday against the Nationals.Both of Peralta's homers came off Washington's starter Jeremy Hellickson, with the second one tying the game at 2-2 in the sixth inning and helping chase Hellickson. It was the first multi-homer game of his career. His impressive start to the season continues, as the 30-year-old is now slashing .322/.398/.556 with five homers, 16 RBI, 15 runs and one stolen base through 22 games.
Apr 26 2018Peralta went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and two runs scored Thursday against the Phillies.Peralta was able to reach base four times, bringing his on-base percentage to .394 in 82 at-bats this season. He also hit his third home run and ninth extra-base hit of the season when he took Drew Hutchison deep in the third inning. His early season combination of power and on-base ability could make him very productive, as he has batted exclusively atop the Diamondbacks lineup this season.
Apr 22 2018Peralta is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.Peralta will get the day off following eight consecutive starts in which he went 10-for-33 with four doubles and three RBI. The speedy Jarrod Dyson will occupy left field and bat leadoff in his stead.
Apr 19 2018Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss Wednesday to the Giants in 10 innings.Peralta's 10th-inning double cut the Arizona deficit to one, but he was unable to deliver the tying run after Alex Avila grounded out with the bases loaded to end the contest. After missing two games last week with a sore hand, the Arizona leadoff man hasn't missed a beat at the plate while starting in each of the Diamondbacks' past five contests. He has gone 9-for-21 with four doubles, four runs and two RBI over that stretch.
Apr 15 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored Sunday in the loss to the Dodgers.Peralta was one of the lone bright spots for Arizona, recording two of the team's four hits on the day. He's slashing an impressive .340/.431/.540 through his first 12 games of the season and will look to continue his success Tuesday when the Diamondbacks take on San Francisco.
Apr 14 2018Peralta (hand) went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and two runs in Friday's 8-7 win over the Dodgers.In his return from a two-game absence, Peralta immediately erased any concerns the sore left hand would affect his performance at the plate, reaching base in each of his first three plate appearances. There's a good chance Peralta sits one of the next two days with the Dodgers bringing lefties Rich Hill and Clayton Kershaw to the hill Saturday and Sunday, respectively, but the outfielder looks like a safe lineup option heading into the upcoming week.
Apr 13 2018Peralta (hand) is back in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, batting leadoff and playing left field.Peralta missed the past two games due to hand soreness, but it seems like the time off was just what the doctor ordered. He'll resume his normal perch atop the batting order as he looks to build upon his strong .909 OPS he currently holds.
Apr 11 2018Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday with a sore hand, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.It will be Peralta's second straight day off. He dealt with the same issue back in spring training but was fine to start the season. There haven't been any reports that the issue is a major one, and the Diamondbacks have a day off Thursday, so he could be back in action Friday against the Dodgers.
Apr 10 2018Peralta is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.Peralta will head to the bench for what appears to be a breather after starting each of the previous four games. The 30-year-old is off to a solid start to the season, hitting .316/.409/.500 with two homers and five walks through nine games. In his place, Jarrod Dyson will start in left field and bat leadoff.
Apr 8 2018Peralta went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Sunday in the win over the Cardinals.Peralta recorded a solid performance against St. Louis after failing to record a hit in Saturday's matchup. He's off to a hot start at the plate, slashing .324/.425/.529 through his first eight games of the season. The Diamondbacks start a three-game series with the Giants on Monday.
Apr 6 2018Peralta went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a double and a walk in Arizona's 3-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday.Peralta is now hitting .346 with a .952 OPS through his first 26 at-bats and seems to be thriving in the leadoff role in Arizona. While his biggest upside is probably in the run-scoring department should he remain atop the lineup, Peralta also showed he can produce runs himself with a pair of RBI in this contest. Don't expect him to maintain his current .452 on base percentage all season but Peralta should still continue to provide solid value even as that number levels off.
Apr 4 2018Peralta is on the bench for the first time this season Wednesday.Peralta had started the first five games for the Diamondbacks, playing left field each time. Jarrod Dyson will lead off and play left in Peralta's absence, with Chris Owings starting in right field.
Apr 3 2018Peralta went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Arizona's 6-1 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday.Peralta left the yard for the first time this season with Tuesday's third-inning shot off Clayton Kershaw and he's now hitting .304 with a .385 on base percentage through his first 19 at-bats of the season. If Peralta can keep his OBP at or above the .352 mark he posted in 2017, it should bode well for his prospects of putting up plenty of runs hitting out the leadoff spot, given the solid run producers around him in Arizona's lineup.
Mar 30 2018Peralta went 3-for-5 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.It was a productive first day atop the lineup for Peralta, who is expected to receive the bulk of his starts out of the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching. With a career high of eight steals over his previous four seasons in the majors, Peralta shouldn't see much regular involvement on the basepaths, but he'll likely continue to pile up runs while A.J. Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt slot directly behind him in the order.
Mar 28 2018Peralta (thumb) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against Cleveland in his return to action Tuesday.The important thing is that he was back on the field after being scratched from Monday's lineup, easing concerns about his Opening Day status. Manager Torey Lovullo's Tuesday lineup seemed like a good indication of what's to come Thursday against Rockies right-hander Jon Gray, with Peralta in left field and leading off and Chris Owings in right, replacing Steven Souza (pectoral).
Mar 27 2018Peralta is dealing with a minor thumb injury, but is expected to be back in action for Tuesday's exhibition, Jim McLennan of AZ Snake Pit reports.He was a late scratch from Monday's contest, but manager Torey Lovullo said it was a case of wanting to give him another day to recover. This will be the Diamondbacks' final preseason game, and Peralta should be in the lineup for Opening Day against righty Jon Gray.
Mar 26 2018Peralta was scratched from Monday's lineup, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.No word has come through yet as to the reason behind Peralta's scratch. Expect an update after Monday's game, but there has been no indication yet of an injury.
Mar 10 2018Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Friday that either Peralta and A.J. Pollock will serve as the team's main leadoff hitters this season, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports. "I feel like they're going to be the catalysts at the top of our lineup," Lovullo said. "That's kind of where I'm steering this right now in my own mind but there's a lot of conversations and a lot of time before we need to make that decision."The lefty-hitting Peralta will presumably see the larger share of the leadoff assignments than the right-handed Pollock, but Peralta could regularly find himself out of the lineup against opposing southpaws with two quality right-handed bats in Yasmany Tomas and Chris Owings expected to move into bench roles this season. While the prospect of settling for large-side platoon duty -- along with a sketchy track record on the health front -- could prevent Peralta from surpassing the career-high 577 plate appearances he logged in 2017, the 30-year-old's frequent placement atop a powerful lineup should make him an attractive, affordable DFS option whenever he starts.
Jan 12 2018Peralta agreed to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, avoiding arbitration.Injuries cost Peralta most of 2016, but he stayed on the field last season and chipped in enough across the board to finish as a top-50 fantasy outfielder. He hit lefties at a career-best .269 clip, and seems likely to play every day and bat high in the order for the Diamondbacks again in 2018.
Oct 5 2017Peralta (neck, back) went 3-for-5 with two runs in the Diamondbacks' 11-8 win over the Rockies on Wednesday in the National League wild-card game.The Diamondbacks held Peralta out of the regular-season finale while he dealt with neck and back tightness, but he was never at any serious risk of missing the playoff elimination game. He proved his health by turning in his first three-hit performance since Aug. 23, setting the tone in the leadoff spot for a Diamondbacks lineup that rattled off 17 hits on the night. Peralta will have a tougher task in sparking the offense against a stellar Dodgers starting staff in the divisional round, with the outfielder drawing a tough lefty-on-lefty matchup in Game 1 versus Cy Young contender Clayton Kershaw.
Oct 4 2017Peralta (neck, back) is in the lineup for Wednesday's wild-card game against the Rockies.Peralta missed the regular-season finale with a back and neck tightness, but returns to the lineup for the one-game wild-card tilt against Colorado in the leadoff spot, while manning left field. Since the beginning of September, Peralta is hitting .253/.340/.363 with one home run, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored.
Oct 2 2017Peralta (neck, back) said he expects to play in Wednesday's wild-card game against the Rockies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta left Saturday's game with back and neck tightness, but he's apparently feeling much better after sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll have two more days to rest and get better before Wednesday's playoff bout, so barring any setbacks, Peralta should be good to go against Jon Gray and the Rockies. The 30-year-old has established himself as the Diamondbacks' everyday leadoff hitter thanks to his .293/.352/.444 line through 140 games this season.
Oct 1 2017Peralta (neck/back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.Peralta exited Saturday's game with neck and back tightness and will be withheld from Sunday's lineup, as well. Although he won't suit up, he did report that his neck and back are feeling better Sunday than they were yesterday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. With a couple more days of rest, the hope is that Peralta will be healthy enough to play in Wednesday's Wild Card game against Jon Gray and the Rockies.
Sep 30 2017Peralta left Saturday's game in the seventh inning with tightness in his neck and back, MLB.com reports.The team's primary focus is obviously next week's wild-card game, but both Peralta and manager Torey Lovullo expect the 30-year-old will be fine to start Sunday's regular-season finale. Peralta doubled twice before exiting the game and is now up to 48 extra-base hits for the season. He's established himself as the Diamondbacks' everyday leadoff hitter.
Sep 25 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.Arizona clinched home-field advantage for the wild-card game with Sunday's win, so Peralta will get the day off as manager Torey Lovullo looks to give his starters a rest. In his place, Gregor Blanco will draw the start in left field.
Sep 24 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a walk, run and RBI in Saturday's 12-6 loss to the Marlins.It's the third consecutive two-hit outing for Peralta, who has also racked up five runs and four RBI in those contests. The outfielder boasts a more modest .267/.329/.373 slash line in September, but manager Torey Lovullo has shown no inclination to move Peralta out of the leadoff spot, where he's been a dependable performer for much of the season.
Sep 21 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 13-7 win over the Padres.His leadoff shot to begin the game started a trend, as the two teams ended up combining for a Petco-record nine homers on the night. Peralta now has 14 home runs on the season but this was his first since Aug. 18, leaving him with some work to do if he wants to match or top his previous career high of 17.
Sep 20 2017Peralta (quad) is starting in left field and leading off Wednesday against the Padres.He left Monday's game with quad tightness and was held out Tuesday, but is back in there for the series finale, even with an off day coming Thursday. Peralta is hitting .226/.284/.274 in 62 at-bats this month, but will have a favorable matchup against righty Dinelson Lamet.
Sep 19 2017Manager Torey Lovullo reported that Peralta's right quad is "feeling good" and that he'll be available off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta was removed from Monday's game with quad tightness and was subsequently withheld from the starting lineup Tuesday. Fortunately for the Diamondbacks, the injury isn't deemed serious and the left fielder could be back in action as soon as Tuesday evening, if needed.
Sep 19 2017Peralta (quad) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.Peralta is apparently still dealing with a tight quad that forced him out of Monday's game, so he'll get Tuesday off. The Diamondbacks haven't released further details regarding his injury, so he'll remain day-to-day until then. Kris Negron will start in left field in his stead.
Sep 18 2017Peralta was removed from Monday's game against San Diego with right quad tightness.Peralta's timetable will depend on the severity of that tightness. Consider Peralta day-to-day until Diamondbacks trainers are able to get a full look at his leg. Hopefully this is just precautionary, as a strain or sprain this late in the season could spell the end of Peralta's campaign.
Sep 14 2017Peralta is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday.The outfielder will ride pine to start the matinee series finale, despite Arizona's matchup with Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis. Peralta should be back in action Friday against Giants righty Jeff Samardzija. Gregor Blanco takes his place at leadoff and in left field Thursday.
Sep 14 2017Peralta went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.The D-backs' leadoff man was able to ignite his team from the start Wednesday, doubling in the bottom of the first inning and coming around to score the game's first run on Jake Lamb's base hit. Peralta collected his second hit of the night the following inning, driving in Patrick Corbin on a two-out double. Though Peralta maintains a solid .297/.350/.446 slash line for the season, run-scoring and run-producing opportunities have been hard to come by of late. He's managed just seven runs and six RBI over his last 21 games.
Sep 9 2017Peralta went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run during Saturday's loss to San Diego.The unheralded outfielder is up to a respectable .296/.348/.446 slash line to go along with his 13 homers, 48 RBI, eight stolen bases and 73 runs for the campaign. While Peralta is definitely more of a deep-league asset, his ability to tilt the scales across all the traditional rotisserie categories shouldn't be ignored. It's also worth noting that he's turning in another solid showing against right-handed hurlers with a .352 wOBA.
Sep 5 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.Manager Torey Lovullo has rid his lineup of lefty bats almost entirely, with Daniel Descalso, who's filling in for Paul Goldschmidt (elbow), being the lone exception. Peralta got the start Monday against lefty Rich Hill, but he finished 0-for-5, creating an even greater difference in his handedness splits. The Diamondbacks will be mindful not to overexpose Peralta to southpaws, as they have been all season.
Aug 31 2017Peralta is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.It's odd to see him take a seat against a right-handed pitcher (Kenta Maeda is Thursday's opponent), but it appears Peralta is merely getting a breather for the matinee getaway contest. Gregor Blanco slides in for him in left field. Peralta may not be active or hit high in the order Friday as Arizona travels to face Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland. However, Jon Gray and Antonio Senzatela follow for the rest of the weekend series, so Peralta could still cash in during the Coors Field trip.
Aug 30 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and a run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers.The lefty-on-lefty matchup with Dodgers starter Rich Hill didn't seem to phase Peralta, who collected both of his hits on the night against the southpaw. Peralta has provided the Diamondbacks with a .281/.343/.471 line out of the leadoff spot this season, and with A.J. Pollock having struggled to produce so far in the second half, there's little incentive for manager Torey Lovullo to tinker with the batting order anytime soon.
Aug 24 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Mets.Peralta will receive a rare day off, as this marks the first time since Aug. 3 that the outfielder is out of the lineup while on the active roster. Besides missing three games due to the birth of his child, Peralta has been a reliable force in the Arizona order this month, starting in 18 of the 22 games and hitting .296/.370/.479 with three home runs and nine RBI in that span. Gregor Blanco will draw the start in left field while batting leadoff for Thursday's matinee affair.
Aug 24 2017Peralta went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.With a .353 on-base percentage and .834 OPS out of the leadoff spot this season, Peralta has done his job as the Diamondbacks' table setter, but unfortunately, he's not getting much support from his mates of late. The club's regular Nos. 2 and 3 hitters, A.J. Pollock and Jake Lamb, are batting .165 and .257, respectively, in August, thereby limiting Peralta's run-scoring opportunities.
Aug 19 2017Peralta went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Twins.His 13th blast of the year was one of seven on the night, but unfortunately for the D-backs the other six came off Twins bats. Peralta now has a .327/.404/.592 slash line through 13 games in August with three homers, eight RBI and 12 runs.
Aug 17 2017The Diamondbacks reinstated Peralta from the paternity leave list Thursday. He's also leading off in Thursday's lineup.The platoon specialist, unsurprisingly, sits in the lineup against Astros right-hander Mike Fiers. Peralta remains a solid if not automatic start when a righty takes the hill. To make room for him on the roster, the Diamondbacks shipped Anthony Banda back to Triple-A Reno.
Aug 15 2017Peralta (personal) isn't expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks until Thursday's series finale against the Astros, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.Since Peralta was first placed on the paternity list Monday, he'll plan to use the maximum three days to be with his family and newborn child before the Diamondbacks activate him. Gregor Blanco started in left field Monday while Peralta was away, but those honors will fall to Chris Herrmann on Tuesday.
Aug 14 2017Peralta was placed on the paternity list Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.This explains Peralta's absence from Monday's lineup. He'll be away from the team for up to three days as he awaits the birth of his child. Gregor Blanco will likely fill in for Peralta in the outfield until he returns, while reliever J.J. Hoover was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.
Aug 14 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.Peralta will head to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off after starting nine straight games for the Diamondbacks. He's slashing .324/.400/.618 with two homers over that same span, so he'll look to pick up where he left off when he returns to the starting lineup. In the meantime, Gregor Blanco is starting in his place in left field, batting second.
Aug 13 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.Peralta provided the highlight of the game in the eighth inning when his long drive to left center field took an unexpected carom off the wall, allowing him to leg out an inside-the-park home run. It was his second long ball in as many contests, a welcome development for fantasy owners following a 16-game homer drought, during which Peralta hit just .188.
Aug 6 2017Peralta went 3-for-6 with a double, RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Giants in 10 innings.It was Peralta's first multi-hit effort since July 24, ending a 3-for-31 drought at the plate. Peralta's downturn in performance over the previous handful of games hasn't done much to sully his overall numbers this season, with his batting line still sitting at a robust .304/.358/.461, all of which are the second-best marks of his career. He should continue to regularly serve as the Diamondbacks' leadoff man.
Aug 3 2017Peralta is absent from the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday.With the Cubs deploying left-hander Jose Quintana for the Thursday start, the lefty-hitting, platoon-inclined Peralta will take a seat, with Gregor Blanco taking over as both leadoff hitter and left fielder. Peralta may also hit the pine Friday, as Arizona is scheduled to face Giants ace southpaw Madison Bumgarner, though right-hander Matt Cain's Saturday assignment should return Peralta to the card.
Jul 27 2017Peralta (knee) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.Peralta took a seat on the bench Wednesday after fouling a ball of his knee during Tuesday's affair. The issue was minor, and Peralta slides back into left field in the leadoff spot for the series opener against St. Louis. Since the All-Star break, the 29-year-old is hitting .340/.367/.532 with two home runs and seven RBI in 47 at-bats.
Jul 26 2017Peralta (knee) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves.Peralta fouled a ball off his knee during the sixth inning of Tuesday's game, so he'll get a day to rest up Wednesday. The 29-year-old has been a key part of the D-Backs' outfield all season and is swinging a hot bat lately with a .323 average over 65 at-bats this month. Gregor Blanco will take over in left field and bat leadoff in his place.
Jul 25 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 10-2 win over the Braves.Peralta has served as the Diamondbacks' leadoff man in four of the last six games, batting 8-for-18 with two home runs and two doubles in that role. In light of Peralta's success atop the lineup thus far along with former leadoff hitter A.J. Pollock's 3-for-5, four-RBI performance out of the two hole Monday, it's not expected that manager Torey Lovullo will tweak the batting order again anytime soon.
Jul 22 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 6-5 win over the Nationals.Peralta led off the game with a bang, taking Max Scherzer deep as part of back-to-back-to-back home runs by the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the first inning. Scherzer settled down after the first inning, but Peralta was still productive in his subsequent at-bats, falling a triple shy of the cycle. Peralta has now produced three-hit games in each of his last three starts, boosting his average up to a team-best .325 on the season.
Jul 20 2017Peralta is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.Typically an automatic start against right-handed pitching, the lefty bat will take a breather for the afternoon clash against rising Reds hurler Luis Castillo. Peralta should return to the card Friday, though it'll come against Nationals ace Max Scherzer. Daniel Descalso will occupy left field, and Chris Herrmann will patrol right field.
Jul 19 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.The homer was his ninth of the season, and Peralta is now hitting .375 (12-for-32) over the course of an eight-game hitting streak with a home run, a stolen base, four runs and five RBI. There's no timetable yet for Yasmany Tomas' return from a groin strain, but he seems unlikely to dislodge Peralta from the starting lineup given the 29-year-old's current form.
Jul 19 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Reds.The Diamondbacks finally broke out of their second-half slumber Tuesday, and Peralta's team-high hit total was a major reason why. Peralta is enjoying a season-long seven-game hitting streak and doesn't appear at much risk of moving down from the No. 2 spot in the order, even with the Diamondbacks' acquisition Tuesday of slugger J.D. Martinez to bolster the outfield.
Jul 8 2017Peralta is not in Saturday's lineup against the Reds.Peralta receives a standard day off after starting two consecutive games, including a 1-for-3 day at the plate with a double, one RBI and one run during Friday's victory. Chris Owings moves to right field in his place while Ketel Marte draws the start at shortstop.
Jul 5 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.Peralta has been scuffling a bit at the plate lately, and with left-hander Alex Wood taking the hill for Los Angeles, manager Torey Lovullo decided it was a good time to get him another day off to clear his head. Chris Owings will move to right field to replace him, while Ketel Marte fills the vacancy at shortstop.
Jul 2 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.Despite coming off a two-hit, two-RBI performance during Saturday's win, Peralta will get the day off as the Diamondbacks close out their series against German Marquez and the Rockies. Chris Owings takes over in right field with Ketel Marte drawing the start at shortstop.
Jul 2 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.Peralta plated the game's first run with an RBI groundout in the first inning and dealt the finishing blow in the Diamondbacks' three-run seventh inning with an RBI double. It was Peralta's first multi-hit effort since June 21, but despite the relative drought at the plate, he's still upholding a magnificent .317/.365/.483 slash line for the season.
Jun 28 2017Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings.With the Diamondbacks trailing 5-4 entering the ninth inning, Peralta kept his team alive with a leadoff shot off Cardinals closer Seung Hwan Oh to tie the game. It was the fourth home run in what's been an impressive June for the outfielder, who is hitting .355/.405/.579 with 21 runs and 12 RBI on the month.
Jun 25 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.Peralta has been on a tear over the past few weeks, raising his average from .310 to .329 during the month of June. He'll cede the start in right field to Chris Owings, with Nick Ahmed taking over at shortstop.
Jun 22 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado.After going 4-for-5 with four runs scored during Wednesday's game, Peralta is getting the afternoon off before Arizona heads home for a series against Philadelphia. Jeremy Hazelbaker will take his place in right field and bat leadoff.
Jun 21 2017Peralta went 4-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and four runs in Wednesday's 16-5 rout of the Rockies at Coors Field.Peralta hasn't needed to visit Coors to hit lately, as his last 12 games have seen him go 21-for-45 (.467) with three homers, nine RBI and a spectacular 16 runs. His improved performance against left-handed pitching seems to be keeping him in the lineup more consistently, and the result has been a terrific package for fantasy owners.
Jun 21 2017Peralta went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.The power surge continues for Peralta, who has collected three home runs and a double in his last six starts. He's enjoying his best month of the season to date, contributing a .358/.397/.604 line thus far in June.
Jun 18 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.Peralta has been scorching hot at the plate recently, collecting 13 hits in his previous seven games. Despite the recent surge which has raised his season average to .318, he'll head to the bench Sunday for a well-earned day of rest. Chris Owings will start in right field with Nick Ahmed manning the shortstop position.
Jun 17 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a triple and run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.The Diamondbacks received five of their 12 hits on the evening from the top two spots in the order, as Peralta and leadoff man Gregor Blanco ignited the attack. Peralta is back in the lineup Saturday in the No. 2 spot in the order and will take aim at delivering another three-hit performance after reaching that benchmark in four of the previous six games.
Jun 14 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Tigers.His solo shot off Detroit closer Justin Wilson in the top of the ninth inning proved to be the game winner. After not homering since May 19, Peralta has now gone yard in consecutive games to give him six on the year.
Jun 12 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs and two RBI in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Brewers.It's the second three-hit outing of the series for Peralta, whose two-run blast in the seventh inning also snapped a three-week home-run drought. The slugging production has been somewhat disappointing this season for Peralta, but the veteran outfielder has made up for it by hitting .312 and racking up 38 runs while batting in the top half of a high-powered Diamondbacks lineup.
Jun 8 2017Peralta is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday against the Padres.The lefty bat will sit as the D-backs take on southpaw Clayton Richard and gives way to Chris Owings in right field, as Nick Ahmed slides into the lineup at shortstop. Peralta should re-enter the lineup Friday against Brewers right-hander Zach Davies. The outfielder has become nearly an automatic start against right-handed pitching, considering he's tattooed them to a .307/.367/.451 line and a .354 wOBA over 169 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2017Peralta went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Padres.With a two-out walk in the third inning, Peralta helped ignite a five-run rally for the Diamondbacks, who had the following five hitters reach base. Peralta isn't offering as much power as he did during his breakthrough 2015 season, but he's taken advantage of manager Torey Lovullo's aggressive style on the basepaths by collecting five steals, putting him more than halfway to a career high in the category.
Jun 4 2017Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.Although the right-handed Vance Worley is starting for the Marlins, Peralta will take a seat in favor of Chris Owings. The 29-year-old continues to show that he's a real asset when healthy, as he's posted a .307 average and career-best 15.5 percent strikeout rate this season. Peralta's been a source of consistent value for fantasy owners who snagged him in the later rounds of fantasy drafts this year.
Jun 1 2017Peralta is not in the lineup ThursdayW against the Marlins.With southpaw Jeff Locke heading to the mound for the Marlins, Peralta will head to the bench for Thursday's series opener. As has been the case against left-handed starters, Peralta will give way to Chris Owings in right field while Nick Ahmed draws the start at shortstop.
Jun 1 2017Peralta singled twice and walked twice in seven plate appearances during Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Pirates in 14 innings.It's the third two-hit effort in four games for Peralta, who has boosted his batting average to .310 with the recent hot streak. A major key to Peralta's success this season has been a reduction in his strikeout rate, which sits at 15.6 percent, nearly four points lower than his career mark. Peralta has maintained an above-average .345 BABIP for his career, so if he can continue to make contact at the high rate he's been able to thus far, he might not be in store for much correction in batting average.
May 30 2017Peralta went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.After getting an off day Saturday, Peralta has returned to the lineup with two-hit performances in back-to-back games to raise his season average 10 points. The outfielder carries some injury risk after playing just 48 games a season ago, but when he's healthy, he's worth keeping active in just about every fantasy format.
May 24 2017Peralta is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.As has been the case against left-handed starters, Peralta will give way to Chris Owings in right field while Nick Ahmed takes over at shortstop. The 29-year-old is batting just .192 against southpaws, compared to .339 against right-handers, so expect his trend to continue moving forward.
May 21 2017Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.After sitting out three straight games last week with a tight right glute muscle, Peralta returned to the Diamondbacks lineup with a bang in the first two games of the series, going 6-for-9 with a home run, two RBI and four runs. He'll get a maintenance day Sunday, and with no reports of any setbacks on the health front, it looks as though fantasy owners can feel comfortable keeping Peralta active heading into the upcoming week.
May 21 2017Peralta went 4-for-5 with three runs during Saturday's win over San Diego.Injuries and southpaws have been the only things to slow Peralta down over the past three seasons. He has hammered right-handed hurlers to the tune of an .892 OPS and .379 wOBA dating back to the 2015 campaign, and the outfielder currently sports a .319/.367/.489 slash line with four home runs, 11 RBI, 23 runs and four stolen bases in 2017. In favorable matchups against righties, Peralta is a strong option that usually doesn't break the bank in daily contests.
May 20 2017Peralta (glute) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Friday's 10-1 win over the Padres.Peralta rejoined the lineup and manned right field after having been limited to a pinch-hitting role in each of the previous three games due to right glute tightness. He had failed to record a hit in all three of his at-bats coming off the bench, but didn't take long to get back on track upon reentering the starting nine. After making the first out of the game on a pop fly, Peralta delivered an RBI single in his second at-bat of what was an eight-run first inning for the Diamondbacks. He would later hit a solo shot off reliever Craig Stammen -- his fourth of the season -- to bring his average up to .300 for the campaign.
May 19 2017Peralta (glute) is back in the lineup and batting second for Friday's series opener against the Padres.The versatile outfielder returns to the lineup after a three-game absence due to tightness in his right glute. Peralta, who is slashing a strong .294/.343/.452 with 13 extra base hits, will face San Diego's Jered Weaver in his start since Sunday.
May 17 2017Peralta (glute) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mets.It marks the third consecutive game Peralta is held out of the starting lineup, though he has made pinch hitting appearances in each of the other two. The 29-year-old outfielder is nursing a tight right glute, but appears to be making strides based on his recent playing time and could be back in action after the D-Backs' off day Thursday. Chris Owings will take over right field yet again in his absence.
May 16 2017Peralta (glute) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.Peralta was able to pinch hit during Monday's win over the Mets, so although he isn't in the lineup for the second straight game, it appears the 30-year-old is close to a return. Chris Owings will again draw the start for Peralta in right field.
May 16 2017Peralta (glute) entered Monday's 7-3 win over the Mets in the seventh inning as pinch hitter, flying out in his lone at-bat.Peralta was held out of the lineup due to a tight right glute he suffered in Sunday's series finale against the Pirates, but manager Torey Lovullo's decision to send the outfielder to the plate later in Monday's contest suggests he should be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Once Peralta returns to the lineup, Chris Owings will presumably move from right field back to his natural spot at shortstop, bumping Nick Ahmed from the lineup as a result.
May 15 2017Peralta (glute) is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.While Peralta isn't in the lineup, he noted that he doesn't think the injury is anything serious and is available off the bench. More should be known about his status before Tuesday's contest. Chris Owings will draw the start in left field in his stead, allowing Nick Ahmed to take over at shortstop.
May 14 2017Peralta was lifted early from Sunday's contest with a tight right glute.Peralta was 1-for-4 before being removed in the eighth inning. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point, though more should be known after Sunday's contest. He should be considered day-to-day until the Diamondbacks update his status.
May 13 2017Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 11-4 rout of the Pirates.He's snapped out of a 2-for-24 funk in style, collecting five hits and three doubles in his last two games. Peralta still has a .304/.357/.478 slash line with three homers, nine RBI and 18 runs through 29 games, and hitting second in a potent Arizona lineup should allow him to continue crossing the plate on a regular basis.
May 12 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.The pair of extra-base knocks ended a relative rough patch for Peralta in what has otherwise been a strong season, as he had gone 3-for-28 at the dish across his previous eight games heading into Thursday. Peralta had been dealing with an illness earlier in the month, so it's possible that feeling under the weather may have played a part in some of his struggles at the plate. Now that all is seemingly well on the health front and Peralta has a strong showing to hang his hat on, fantasy owners should feel comfortable reinserting him into lineups if they had benched him amid his down period of production.
May 10 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.Peralta will head to the bench for the second time in the last four games as the Diamondbacks are set to face southpaw Matthew Boyd. Chris Owings will again draw the start in right field. Seeing as Owings has six errors in 19 games at shortstop this season, Peralta could start to lose some playing time in right field to him when facing left-handed pitchers in an attempt to keep the hot hitting Owings in the lineup.
May 6 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.Peralta will head to the bench with southpaw Tyler Anderson taking the mound for the Rockies. The 29-year-old missed a few games earlier in the week with an illness, so this is likely just a day off to catch his breath. With Peralta out, Chris Owings will draw the start in right field.
May 6 2017Peralta (illness) went 0-for-4, but accumulated two runs and an RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.Making his return to the lineup after a three-game layoff due to the illness, Peralta wasn't able to generate much offense of his own, but benefited from occupying a spot in the order between A.J. Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt, who combined to reach base six times in nine plate appearances. Peralta plated Pollock for the game's first run with a groundout in the first inning, and walked in his second at-bat before coming around to score on Goldschmidt's second homer of the game. With Peralta reporting no ill effects after the contest, it looks like he'll be a safe option in fantasy lineups heading into the upcoming week.
May 5 2017Peralta (illness) is starting in right field and hitting second on Friday in Colorado.He was out of the lineup for the last three games, but made an appearance as a pinch hitter in Thursday's game. Not only is Peralta in an advantageous spot in the lineup and in Coors Field, but he will have the platoon advantage against righty German Marquez, making him a very strong DFS play.
May 4 2017Peralta (illness) is not in the Diamondbacks' Thursday lineup against the Nationals.Peralta is still feeling a bit under the weather and will take a seat against Washington's Max Scherzer. Chris Owings will suit up in right field in his place.
May 3 2017Peralta isn't included in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.Peralta is out of the lineup second straight game on account of the illness, which could be related to the same ailment that recently afflicted teammate Jake Lamb. The 29-year-old could still be available in a reserve capacity, but Chris Owings will once again start in place of Peralta in right field.
May 3 2017Peralta missed Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Nationals with an illness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.The Diamondbacks don't believe that Peralta's illness is anything significant, but it's worth noting that the team allowed him to stay back at the hotel for the hours leading up to Tuesday's game. It's unclear if Peralta eventually joined the team in the clubhouse later on in the evening, but either way, another update on his status should be made available when the Diamondbacks unveil their lineup for Wednesday's contest. Chris Owings manned right field Tuesday while Peralta was out.
May 2 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.Peralta has been killing the ball as of late, picking up 22 hits over his past 14 games, so it's a bit strange to see him sit out when right-hander Tanner Roark is taking the mound for Washington. Regardless, the 29-year-old outfielder will get the night off while Chris Owings slides into right field for the evening.
Apr 29 2017Peralta is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.With southpaw Tyler Anderson on the rubber for Colorado, Peralta will cede his position in right field to Chris Owings. The 29-year-old lefty is off to an excellent start this season, batting .326 with three home runs and seven RBI, and should be back in the lineup Sunday.
Apr 27 2017Peralta went 2-for-2 with three walks and a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Padres.Opposing pitchers have had no luck retiring Peralta of the late, with the outfielder turning in multiple hits in seven of his last eight games and compiling a .632 on-base percentage during that span. The 29-year-old will certainly cool down before long, but his fortuitous position in a high-powered Diamondbacks lineup figures to prop up his run and RBI totals throughout the season.
Apr 25 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Despite going 11-for-17 over the last four games, Peralta will head to the bench as lefty Clayton Richard heads to the mound for the Padres. Chris Owings will slide into right field while Nick Ahmed mans shortstop for the game.
Apr 24 2017Peralta went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Padres.Peralta is hitting .548 (17-for-31) with four doubles, a triple, a home run, three RBI and seven runs scored in his last eight games. The recent hot stretch has raised his slash line to .329/.366/.539 on the season, and the home run was his third of the season. There may be no hotter hitter in the big leagues right now.
Apr 23 2017Peralta went 4-for-5 with four doubles and three runs in an 11-5 win over the Dodgers on Saturday.The four doubles established a new franchise record for Peralta, whose three runs also nearly matched his output (five) from his previous 15 games combined. It was also the second four-hit game of the week for Peralta, who also singled three times and tripled against the Dodgers on April 17.
Apr 20 2017Peralta is out of the lineup Thursday against the Padres.Peralta has started five consecutive games and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's outing, so he'll get the night off. In his place, Chris Owings will draw the start in right field and hit second.
Apr 17 2017Peralta went 4-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.Peralta came into the game hitting only .178, so this four-hit performance was much-needed and boosted his early-season average up to .240. However, his 25.9 percent strikeout rate (14 K's in 54 plate appearances) is troubling, and he'll need to perform better against lefties to be more than a platoon player. Wrist injuries derailed his 2016 season, but there's still hope that he can return to the player that hit 17 home runs and drove in 61 in 2015.
Apr 14 2017Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.Chris Owings will take over in right and bat second in the order against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw. Peralta is off to a rough start to the season, and his .143 batting average against southpaws likely factored into his off-day Friday. Look for Peralta to get back in the lineup Saturday against right-hander Kenta Maeda.
Apr 12 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and a strikeout in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.The Venezuelan outfielder got the job done right out of the gate, scoring A.J. Pollock from third base with a sac fly in the first inning. Peralta was productive after that as well, although he was limited in his opportunities with runners on base for the rest of the game. The 29-year-old got off to a slow start to the season, but Wednesday did mark his third multi-hit game of the young season.
Apr 9 2017Peralta went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Indians.Peralta's sixth-inning solo shot helped break a 1-1 tie and opened the floodgates for the Diamondbacks' bats, with the home team erupting for 11 unanswered runs between the fifth and eighth innings. The outfielder is batting just .227 over his 22 at-bats this season, but three of his five hits have gone for extra bases.
Apr 7 2017Manager Torey Lovullo may give Peralta scheduled days off during the 2017 season, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.It's not surprising, considering Peralta made three trips to the disabled list last season. Even with the planned breaks, Peralta could serve as a fine complementary piece of mixed fantasy lineups, especially as a matchup play against right-handed pitching. He's off to a slow start so far (2-for-13) but has clubbed a home run.
Apr 6 2017Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and one walk during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Giants.Peralta did all of his damage going the other way in this one, lacing a solo homer to left in the fourth inning and capping off the scoring with an RBI double the same way in the eighth. This outing was what Peralta's fantasy owners had been waiting for, as he was 0-for-9 through his first two games and took a seat Wednesday against lefty Matt Moore. He should continue seeing the majority of starts against right-handers and has a history of producing near the top of the order.
Apr 5 2017Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.With lefty Matt Moore on the hill for the Giants, Chris Owings moves to right field and Nick Ahmed moves to shortstop, which should be a preview of the Diamondbacks' default configuration against southpaws going forward. Peralta has a career .218/.280/.335 slash line in 218 plate appearances against lefties.
Apr 4 2017Peralta will play right field and bat second against the Giants on Tuesday.With the right-handed Johnny Cueto set to toe the mound, Peralta will switch places in the batting order with Chris Owings, sending the right-handed bat to the seventh spot in the order while Peralta himself assumes the second spot. It appears manager Torey Lovullo will continue to alter his order in this way, but only time will tell.
Mar 17 2017Peralta hit his first homer of the spring Thursday against the Brewers, pushing his spring line to .290/.324/.452 through 11 games.The D-backs will lean on Peralta as their starting right fielder, at least against right-handed pitching this season, after he missed a significant share of 2016 with injuries, which eventually resulted in wrist surgery. Peralta had a .936 OPS against righties in 2015 with a passable .686 mark against southpaws, and a run at the 20-homer plateau isn't out of the question if he remains healthy in 2017.
Feb 27 2017Peralta is in the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Reds, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Peralta's start to spring training was delayed due to visa issues, but he rejoined the team a few days ago and didn't fall too far behind the rest of the team in workouts. The 29-year-old appears poised to open the season as the team's everyday right fielder and could make for a good bargain on draft day after injuries derailed his 2016 campaign.
Feb 22 2017Peralta is dealing with visa issues and has yet to report to spring training, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.It's expected that Peralta will resolve the matter within the next few days, but his absence from camp could delay his participation in Cactus League games. The late start shouldn't have much of an impact on Peralta, who looks to be pretty stable atop the depth chart in right field.
Feb 21 2017Peralta (wrist) has returned to full health, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.Members of the Arizona staff commented on Peralta's swing, saying that it looked smooth and unbothered his recent wrist injury. Upon his return, Peralta will look to bounce back from 2016's brief and subpar showing. Between his first two seasons in the league, Peralta put together a spectacular .301/.492/.842 line. However, he managed to hit just .251/.295/.433 over 48 games in 2016 before being shut down with an inflamed wrist.
Feb 13 2017Manager Terry Lovullo said that Peralta (wrist) is in line to be the Diamondbacks primary right fielder in 2017, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral Sports reports.Peralta underwent wrist surgery back in August, but Lovullo seems to be pleased enough with the 29-year-old's past performance to expect him to fill a large role this coming season. It's unclear when he'll be ready to return to action, but Peralta will likely be an integral part of Arizona's lineup as long as he stays healthy.
Aug 26 2016Peralta (wrist) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Friday.This was merely a procedural move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Peralta was already ruled out for the year after undergoing surgery on his right wrist earlier this month.
Aug 11 2016Peralta underwent successful surgery on his right wrist Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Injuries plagued Peralta throughout 2016 -- he made three separate trips to the DL -- and this procedure will officially end his campaign. The 28-year-old wasn't awful when on the field, but his production represented a fairly significant step back from his stellar 2015 season (.893 OPS). While the Diamondbacks have not outlined a rehab plan, they are likely hoping to have Peralta close to 100 percent for the start of spring training.
Aug 10 2016Peralta will undergo a season-ending procedure on his right wrist Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Surgery was already being discussed as an option, and now it's now the confirmed outcome. He will finish his injury-shortened season having collected just four home runs and two stolen bases while slashing .251/.295/.433 over 48 games. Yasmany Tomas (neck), when healthy, figures to continue in the everyday role in right field, with Brandon Drury and Michael Bourn potentially seeing some action there as well.
Aug 10 2016Peralta (wrist) may need surgery, in which case his season would be over, according to manager Chip Hale in an interview with MLB Network Radio.An MRI on his wrist confirmed the inflammation, and more tests may be necessary before the team makes a final decision. The team's doctors will have to decide between giving Peralta another shot or opting for surgery. In any case, he is likely to miss several weeks, and is worth dropping in shallower formats without DL slots.
Aug 7 2016Peralta will get an MRI on his wrist on Monday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral Sports reports.Peralta's wrist inflammation landed him on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. There will likely be more updates on his timetable for return once the results of his MRI return.
Aug 7 2016Peralta was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to right wrist inflammation.Peralta last saw the field for the Diamondbacks in a Friday matchup against the Brewers, so the earliest he could return would be Aug. 21. He was originally supposed to start Saturday, but ended up getting scratched from the order. Socrates Brito will get the call to take Peralta's roster spot, but Brandon Drury seems like the more likely candidate to see extra playing time in his absence.
Aug 6 2016Peralta was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to wrist soreness, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.The wrist injury, the full extent of which is unknown at this time, was result of a collision with the outfield wall Friday night. Brandon Drury has been added to the Diamondbacks' lineup in left field with Yasmany Tomas shifted to right to replace Peralta.
Aug 6 2016Peralta was scratched from Saturday's lineup.A reason for Peralta's scratch was not immediately provided and his status for Sunday's series finale is uncertain. Peralta just returned from a DL stint due to a back injury at the end of July. Yasmany Tomas is now slated to man right field Saturday with Brandon Drury in left.
Aug 2 2016Peralta went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Nationals and is 2-for-11 (.182) in four games since returning from a back injury.The most important thing for Peralta at this point is that he's on the field. Before returning to the lineup on Friday, he hadn't played since June 14. He also missed about a month of action between early May and early June. The Diamondbacks will certainly be cautious with Peralta moving forward, but he's worth owning in most formats while he's healthy.
Jul 29 2016Peralta (back) has been activated off the disabled list Friday prior to Arizona's contest against the Dodgers.Peralta was placed on the 15-day DL on June 20 while dealing with a lower back sprain and has slowly recovered and played in some rehab games with the Diamondbacks' minor league affiliates over the past couple weeks. He could be back in the lineup Friday as the team faces Kenta Maeda in Los Angeles.
Jul 26 2016Peralta (back) will rejoin the Diamondbacks on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.It's been somewhat of a lost season for Peralta, as he's appeared in just 41 games between DL stints (wrist, back), but he will have more than two months to try and salvage it. The 28-year-old has played in five games with Triple-A Reno since advancing his rehab from Double-A Mobile, going 5-for-16 with two doubles and only one strikeout.
Jul 17 2016Peralta (back) will move his rehab assignment to Double-A Mobile beginning Sunday, MLB.com reports.Peralta had previously appeared in two games for the Diamondbacks' rookie-level club during his assignment, going 2-for-5 in those contests. The Diamondbacks haven't etched out an official timetable for the outfielder, who is recovering from a lower-back sprain, but the fact that he's moving up to a higher level of competition can be taken as an encouraging sign.
Jul 15 2016Peralta (back) went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in his second game with rookie-level Arizona on Thursday.He has been rehabbing a back injury that forced him to the DL nearly a month ago, and while an exact timetable remains unclear, Peralta appears to have a chance to return by the end of the next week. The 28-year-old's numbers were down across the board before he made his second trip to the DL, as his strikeout and walk rates are both trending in the wrong direction and the power hasn't been there to make up for it.
Jul 1 2016Peralta (back) was taking swings for the first time Friday since going on the disabled list, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta was placed on the 15-day DL on June 20 after dealing with a lower back sprain. He is still on schedule to return just after the All-Star Break, and provided an encouraging sign Friday by taking 30 swings off of a tee. Peralta's plan in the coming days is to hit off the tee again and add flips Saturday and wants to be able to take batting practice Monday.
Jun 20 2016Peralta will get an MRI on his back Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Peralta was officially placed on the 15-day DL Monday. Although the initial diagnosis has not deemed it to be too serious, the MRI on Tuesday will show the severity of his injured back. Peralta, hitting .259 in 147 at-bats on the season, had only played in eight games since returning from a wrist injury on June 6.
Jun 20 2016Peralta (back) was placed on the 15-day DL on Monday.Peralta has been dealing with tightness in his back and was officially diagnosed late last week with a lower back sprain. As a result, he'll hit the DL, with the stint backdated to June 15, making him eligible to return as early as June 30. The move coincides with the Diamondbacks reinstating Shelby Miller from the DL, as well as recalling Socrates Brito from Triple-A.
Jun 19 2016Peralta (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.Peralta will effectively sit his third straight game, as the back tightness continues to give the outfielder trouble. Per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, it's possible that Peralta will require a stint on the disabled list, though the team has yet to make an official decision.
Jun 18 2016Peralta (back) said that he was feeling better but had been dealing with back tightness Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Peralta has missed three straight games and is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies. Additionally, Peralta said that the team wants to give him one more day, which means he could return for Sunday's outing. He had recently been out a month for an unrelated wrist injury, and has only played in six games dating back to June 6 when he was activated from the disabled list.
Jun 18 2016Peralta is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.This will mark the third straight game that Peralta is out of the lineup, as Yasmany Tomas is playing right field Saturday. Ever since coming back from a wrist injury on June 6 that caused him to miss a month of action, Peralta has been on the bench for four out of the 10 contests and is just 6-for-24 at the plate in that span.
Jun 17 2016Peralta is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta will be out of the lineup for the second consecutive game as Yasmany Tomas will man right field. With southpaw Adam Morgan on the mound for the Phillies, manager Chip Hale is giving Peralta (7-for-35 against left-handers in 2016) another day off.
Jun 15 2016Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.The Diamondbacks are getting as many right-handed bats into their lineup as possible Wednesday with Clayton Kershaw set to take the hill for the Dodgers. With that, manager Chip Hale will give the lefty Peralta the day off Wednesday. Peralta, who is slashing .250/.240/.458 with a home run since coming off the DL, should return to the lineup Friday in Philadelphia.
Jun 10 2016Peralta is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.Peralta has started two of the last three games in right field, but will take a seat in favor of Yasmany Tomas who will bat seventh in Friday's game. With southpaw Justin Nicolino on the mound for the Marlins, Peralta (6-for-32 against left-handers) is out as the Diamondbacks adjusted accordingly. Thus far into the 2016 season, Peralta is batting .265 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 132 at-bats.
Jun 7 2016Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.Arizona is deploying a primarily right-handed lineup Tuesday as they face Tampa Bay lefty Matt Moore. Brandon Drury will take over in right field Tuesday in place of Peralta, who is hitting just .188 against lefties this season. Look for Peralta to rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against righty Jake Odorizzi.
Jun 6 2016Peralta has been activated from the disabled list and will bat sixth and play right field in Monday's game against the Rays, the club announced.Everything went fine with Peralta's rehab assignment over the weekend and he is making his return against the Rays as expected. He last appeared May 7 and owns a .261/.321/.439 line with three home runs in 123 at-bats this season. Peralta should return to the role of everyday right fielder, as neither Brandon Drury nor Rickie Weeks Jr. did enough to steal his job in the interim.
Jun 1 2016Peralta (wrist) is scheduled to play in some rehab games with Triple-A Reno this weekend before returning to the D-Backs.It was unclear if he would rejoin the big league club this weekend or head out on a rehab assignment, and now it's clear he'll get some looks against Triple-A pitching before joining the D-Backs. Peralta could come off the DL Monday at home against the Rays, assuming he spends the whole weekend with Reno.
Jun 1 2016Peralta (wrist) could return from the DL as early as Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.Peralta will play in extended spring training games on Wednesday and Thursday, then rest on Friday. After that, the club will either activate him from the DL or send him on a minor league rehab assignment. Peralta last appeared in a game on May 8 and will provide a boost to Arizona's lineup upon his return.
May 27 2016Peralta (wrist) is expected to begin playing in extended spring training games Wednesday, Jack Magruder reports.The expectation is that Peralta will play a handful of games before rejoining the Arizona lineup. At this point, it sounds as though he is at least one week away from returning from the disabled list.
May 25 2016Peralta (wrist) has begun hitting off a tee, the Associated Press reports.Peralta has been out since May 8 with right wrist inflammation, and still looks to be at least a week away from returning to action. The outfielder has been in communication with manager Chip Hale about his day-to-day progress, but it's unclear when he might be able to kick of a rehab assignment.
May 15 2016Peralta was placed on the 15-day DL Sunday due to right wrist inflammation.Saturday marked the seventh straight game that Peralta had been held out of the starting lineup, and although he attempted to hit off a tee Saturday, the results were apparently not favorable. Peralta will now get an extended break to deal with the ailing wrist, moving Brandon Drury into the short-term role of everyday right fielder. Michael Bourn was recalled Sunday in a corresponding roster moving, and he'll also provide outfield depth in Peralta's absence.
May 14 2016Peralta (wrist) took treatment and will try to hit off a tee Saturday, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports.This is will be the first step toward Peralta taking swings in a cage, and it sounds like he is at least a couple days away from possibly returning to the lineup. Brandon Drury should continue to be the everyday starter in right field in the meantime.
May 14 2016Peralta (wrist) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Giants.He will miss his sixth game in a row Saturday with a sore wrist, and will make way for Brandon Drury and Rickie Weeks in right field and left field, respectively. The team has not released any new news that suggests Peralta is anything other than day-to-day.
May 13 2016Peralta (wrist) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Giants.A visit to a hand specialist Thursday yielded positive results, as Peralta was cleared of any structural damage to the wrist, but the 28-year-old will be forced to sit again Friday. It marks Peralta's fifth straight day out of the lineup. Brandon Drury continues to fill in in right field, but Peralta will return as the primary option when healthy.
May 12 2016Peralta's (wrist) tests on his wrist revealed no structural damage and is making progress in his recovery, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.This is great to hear, even though he's already been ruled out of Thursday's lineup. The Diamondbacks have not ruled out a stint on the disabled list, which could be backdated to May 8, but if he continues to get better, that may not be necessary. He's simply considered day-to-day for now, however.
May 12 2016Peralta (forearm) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants.This marks the fifth straight game Peralta missed due to the forearm issue. Peralta met with a doctor earlier in the day Thursday, so his status for the rest of the weekend series with the Giants should become clearer once the results of his visit are known.
May 11 2016Peralta (forearm) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Colorado.As expected, Peralta will remain out for the fourth straight day as he continues to deal with soreness in his lower forearm. Peralta is scheduled to meet with a specialist Thursday, so more information should be available at that point.
May 10 2016Peralta (forearm) is scheduled to meet with a hand specialist Thursday in Phoenix, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.The talented outfield is out of the lineup for the third straight day Tuesday and Piecoro's report suggests that Peralta is set to miss a couple more games until he meets with Dr. Don Sheridan later in the week. The concern here is that Peralta has dealt with forearm issues on and off throughout the season, and the fact that he needs to see a specialist isn't necessarily an encouraging sign. More information on Peralta's status figures to be made available following his appointment with Dr. Sheridan.
May 10 2016Peralta (forearm) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.Peralta remains day-to-day with a sore right forearm and Brandon Drury will start in his place. The 28-year-old is hitting .260/.321/.439 with three home runs and 12 RBI through 33 games.
May 9 2016Peralta (forearm) is not in the starting lineup Monday against Colorado.There is no word regarding Peralta's status Monday night at this point, but for now he's remains day-to-day as the D-backs begin a series at Coors Field. Keep in mind, however, that he came off the bench to play Sunday, which bodes well for his chances of avoiding a stint on the disabled list. Chris Herrmann is starting in right field Monday night.
May 8 2016Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday due to a sore right forearm, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.Peralta has been hit in the right forearm on three separate occasions this season, so the arm is understandably a bit sore. He'll get the day of Sunday after starting three straight contests, with Brandon Drury getting the call in right field. Consider Peralta day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Colorado.
May 7 2016Peralta went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-2 victory over the Braves.The righty-masher was at it again Friday, touching up starter Aaron Blair and reliever Alexi Ogando for his first multi-hit outing since April 25. Peralta's effort was also the fourth time he hit safely in the last five games, and brought his May line to .400/.500./.600 over his first 15 at-bats of the month.
May 5 2016Peralta went 1-for-3 and hit his third home run of the season in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins.The home run came off of Jose Fernandez with a runner on and two outs. After posting a .312/.371/.522 line in a breakout 2015, Peralta has regressed to .255/.311/.455 so far this year. But he should remain a good source of counting stats in the middle of a solid Arizona lineup. He also made his second start of the season in center on Wednesday, with his other 23 starts coming in right.
May 3 2016Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Marlins.Peralta will get another day of rest while Yasmany Tomas will start in right field and bat fifth in his place. Peralta has recorded just four hits in the past 23 at bats in the past week, but was more likely moved out of the lineup in order to pack the lineup with right-handers against the Marlins' left-handed starter, Justin Nicolino.
Apr 24 2016Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.Peralta will rest Sunday, and be replaced by Brandon Drury in right field. This move is likely to be in order to pack the lineup with right-handers against lefty starter Francisco Liriano. Drury will bat second in Peralta's place.
Apr 18 2016Peralta is an option to play more in center field after Socrates Brito was sent down on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Peralta has appeared in center twice so far this season, which is double the appearances he made at the position last year. He's looked comfortable there, however, and could get more opportunities going forward, though Chris Owings will likely get the most playing time in center as long as Brito is in the minors and A.J. Pollock is out with an injury.
Apr 17 2016Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona.The Diamondbacks are going with a righty-heavy lineup against Padres starter Robby Erlin, so Peralta will begin his Sunday coming off the bench. Yasmany Tomas will man right field for the Diamondbacks on Sunday, and Rickie Weeks will take Tomas' regular spot in left.
Apr 13 2016Peralta is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.The 28-year-old will head to the bench for the first time this season, as Brandon Drury takes over in right field and Welington Castillo moves to the cleanup spot against lefty Alex Wood. Peralta, who has gone 10-for-32 start at the plate to start the season, is expected to face left-handed pitching more regularly this year. He logged 80 at-bats against southpaws in 2015.
Apr 8 2016Peralta doubled twice, tripled, drew a walk, drove in a run and scored twice in four plate appearances Thursday against the Cubs.That's his third multi-hit game in four to start the season, so Peralta's picking up right where he left off last year. An extra-base machine, he should be a quality source of batting average nicely rounded out with pop and a little speed in the middle of what's shaping up to be a powerful Arizona lineup.
Apr 5 2016Peralta went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Monday's season opener against the Rockies.Peralta had a breakout season last year and could build on those stats with an expanded role in 2016. The 28-year-old batted fifth Monday and should get plenty of opportunities to score and drive in runs in Arizona's solid lineup.
Feb 26 2016Peralta says he's been told he'll be playing every day this season and facing left-handed pitching more regularly, the Arizona Republic reports.The Diamondbacks' right fielder got just 90 plate appearances against lefties last season, batting .250 with a .375 slugging percentage and one home run. In 427 plate appearances against righties, he hit .325 with a .552 slugging percentage and 16 home runs. With the offseason trade of Ender Inciarte, Peralta figures to see an expanded role, and if he can handle left-handed pitching better, he could be in line for a big season.
Feb 22 2016Peralta will move from left field to right this season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Yasmany Tomas will move to left field as a result of the adjustment. With the trade of Ender Inciarte during the offseason, Peralta has a clear path to everyday at-bats as long as the D-backs trust him to hold his own against left-handed pitching again in 2016. In a career-high 149 games last season, Peralta hit .312/.371/.522 with 17 homers, 78 RBI, and nine steals for Arizona.
Oct 3 2015Peralta (wrist) will not play the rest of the season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.As expected, Peralta was ruled out for the remainder of the season Saturday after sustaining an injury to his right wrist during Thursday's game. Considering the X-rays on the injured wrist didn't show anything serious, it's safe to assume Peralta should be healthy entering training camp next season.
Oct 2 2015Peralta (wrist) is not in the lineup against the Astros on Friday.Peralta left Thursday's game with a right wrist injury and while the X-rays came back negative it was assumed the 28-year-old would be unavailable for the game. While nothing official has been announced, it would seem unlikely Peralta would return this season with the Diamondbacks well out of the playoff race.
Oct 1 2015Peralta exited Thursday's game with a right wrist injury, but the X-rays returned negative and he remains day-to-day.Peralta injured himself diving for a ball, and while he did stay in the game initially, he later exited. With just three games remaining in the regular season, the team will likely hold him out unless he proves completely healthy.
Sep 28 2015Peralta hit his 17th home run Sunday in a win over the Padres.Peralta is finishing off an impressive second big league season with a .307/.365/.513 line that includes 17 home runs, 77 RBI, and 60 runs. The D-Backs outfield is crowded, but Peralta has put himself firmly in the mix for 2016.
Sep 24 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Thursday.The only way for the D-Backs to get Yasmany Tomas at-bats is to sit one of their excellent outfielders, so Peralta will be the casualty Thursday. He should be back in the mix this weekend.
Sep 21 2015Peralta is out of Monday's lineup against the Dodgers.Peralta will take a seat against Dodgers southpaw Brett Anderson. Yasmany Tomas will replace in left field Monday, bating sixth for the Diamondbacks.
Sep 21 2015Peralta went 2-for-3 with his 16th home run and a walk Sunday in a loss to the Giants.Peralta's season has been a pleasant surprise at the plate, where he has made walked more and hit for more power than anticipated. He is sporting a .373 BABIP, which suggests that he may not be a .300 hitter, but the D-Backs have sheltered him from facing left-handed pitchers for most of the year and he has thrived in that platoon. How Arizona deals with its glut of outfielders in the offseason will give some indication whether they think he can play close to full-time.
Sep 20 2015Peralta went 3-for-5 with an RBI, run and his seventh stolen base of the year Saturday in a win over the Giants.Peralta is wrapping up a strong season with a .333/.350/.479 line and three home runs, nine RBI, and 10 runs in 96 at-bats over the past 30 days. He still sits against many left-handed starters, but hitting behind Paul Goldschmidt most of the season has given him plenty of RBI chances and he has cashed 73 runners - good for second on the team.
Sep 18 2015Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants.With southpaw Madison Bumgarner set to take the hill for the opposing Giants, manager Chip Hale will go with a primarily right-handed hitting lineup. Yasmany Tomas will take over in left field and bat sixth in his stead.
Sep 11 2015Peralta is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.With the left-handed Alex Wood set to oppose the Diamondbacks, manager Chip Hale is electing to go with a primarily right-handed lineup. Ender Inciarte will slide over to left field, while Yasmany Tomas will draw the start in right.
Sep 1 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.Peralta will sit out the first game Tuesday with the Diamondbacks employing a righty-heavy lineup against Rockies starter Yohan Flande. Peralta has been hot lately, so he figures to return to action for the second game of the twin bill.
Aug 25 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.He will head to the bench despite a 4-for-5 showing in the opener against St. Louis, with Arizona facing their fifth lefty (Jaime Garcia) in the span of eight games. Peralta will continue to sit against most lefties, but his .308/.369/.546 batting line against opposite-handed pitching should keep him locked into the cleanup spot against righties.
Aug 25 2015Peralta went 4-for-5 with an RBI on Monday in a loss to the Cardinals.Peralta continues to mash righties (.903 OPS) and this performance pushed his average back over .300 for the year. Peralta will continue to sit against lefties, as the D-backs try to make room for four outfielders to play regularly, but his improvement against them this year (.736 OPS compared to .510 in 2014) in a small sample is great news for him and the club.
Aug 23 2015Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Reds.The homer, Peralta's 13th of the year and fifth since the All-Star break, doubled the Diamondbacks' lead in the eighth inning. Peralta sat out three straight games earlier in the week with Arizona facing lefties in each of those contests, and he will likely continue to sit often against southpaws, but Peralta does major damage against right-handers. He ranks in the top 10 in the NL in both slugging (.514) and OPS (.875).
Aug 21 2015Peralta is out of the lineup again Friday against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Peralta will receive the day off again with another southpaw on the mound in David Holmberg for the Reds. It's an unfortunate run of three straight opposing lefties, but a righty in Anthony DeSclafani will start Saturday, likely marking Peralta's return to the lineup.
Aug 20 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.He has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since the All-Star break (.380/.422/.630), but will sit for a second straight day with the Diamondbacks facing another lefty in John Lamb. Cincinnati is trotting out another southpaw on Friday (David Holmberg), so it's at least possible Peralta could ride the pine yet again.
Aug 19 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.With lefty J.A. Happ due up for Pittsburgh, Peralta will head to the bench in favor of Ender Inciarte in left field. Despite an 0-for-6 showing Tuesday, Peralta is still batting a spectacular .384/.426/.636 with four homers and 25 RBI since the All-Star break.
Aug 18 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double, RBI, and run and was caught stealing for the third time Monday in a win over the Pirates.Peralta's strong second half continues, as he has batted .409/.446/.667 with four home runs since the break. He appears to be fully healthy after battling a tight quad last week.
Aug 15 2015Peralta had a great day at the plate in Saturday's win over the Braves, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and three RBI.Peralta had been dealing with a tight quadriceps, but two hard hit balls from Saturday night indicate the swing is feeling good again. He's now hitting .442/.535/.775 in August, which should officially qualify as a hot bat.
Aug 15 2015Peralta (quadriceps) is back in the lineup for the second straight day Saturday and will bat cleanup against the Braves.Peralta returned to the lineup Friday, but it's even more encouraging that he's able to play on back to back days, showing that he has moved past his quadriceps injury. He went 0-for-3 in his return to the lineup Friday and will face Atlanta's Mike Foltynewicz on Saturday.
Aug 12 2015Peralta is dealing with a tight quad, but will be available to bat off the bench Wednesday, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.Peralta's absence from Wednesday's lineup is considered precautionary, likely indicating that the issue isn't serious. As a result of both he and Yasmany Tomas' (calf) injuries, Ender Inciarte will start in right field, while Jamie Romak will enter the lineup in left field, making his first major league start.
Aug 12 2015Peralta is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies.Peralta has been scorching at the plate recently, collecting a hit in six straight games and 10 hits in the last three contests. He'll use the afternoon game Wednesday as a day of rest, with an off day Thursday giving him some extended rest before he likely rejoins the lineup Friday.
Aug 12 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with his 11th home run and five RBI on Tuesday in a blowout of the Phillies.Peralta hit a grand slam on Phillies' starter David Buchanan, extending his streak of hot hitting with his third multi-hit game in a row and pushed his average over .300 for the season. Over the last 30 days, Peralta is 36-for-96 (.375) with four home runs and 24 RBI. Quietly, Peralta ranks second to Paul Goldschmidt on the D-backs' in OPS with his .886 mark.
Aug 11 2015Prelate went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run Monday in a win over Philadelphia.Peralta has gone 8-for-10 over his last two games and is hitting .457 (21-for-46) with 12 RBI over the last two weeks. The 27-year-old former pitcher remains a work in progress as a hitter, but he has improved his OPS by more than 100 points this year (.875) and is up to a .733 mark against lefties, which was a big weak spot last year.
Aug 10 2015Prelate went 5-for-5 with an RBI and run Sunday in a win over the Reds.Peralta has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10-for-22 over the past week with three extra-base hits. He has been getting regular playing time of late and is taking advantage of it.
Jul 31 2015Peralta went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in a 6-4 extra inning win over the Astros on Friday.Peralta's three hits were all singles, but he just continues to destroy right-handed pitching. An .875 OPS against righties is an elite number, and the only thing keeping him from being mixed-league relevant is that he's never in the lineup against southpaws. If he can find some more playing time against lefties, he could be a sneaky pick up.
Jul 29 2015Peralta went 3-for-4 with a double, walk, run, two RBI and his fifth stolen base Wednesday in a win over Seattle.Peralta has a .278/.352/.495 line on the season and while he continues to rotate in and out of the lineup (including the two previous games), he has arguably been Arizona's third best hitter. The former pitcher is still developing his offensive game, but he is earning playing time despite his part-time status.
Jul 26 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.Ender Inciarte has seen more time atop the Diamondbacks' order of late, leaving Peralta to battle Yasmany Tomas for a regular spot in the lineup. The team's greater financial investment in Tomas likely hurts Peralta's case for everyday at-bats, but he should see frequent enough use to provide value in deep or NL-only formats.
Jul 24 2015Peralta (head) is back in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.Two days after being drilled in the head by a 97-mph Jose Fernandez fastball, Peralta will return to his usual spots in left field and the cleanup spot in the order. Peralta, whose .841 OPS trails only Paul Goldschmidt's on the team, showed no symptoms of a concussion after the beaning.
Jul 23 2015Peralta (head) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.A 97 mph fastball from Jose Fernandez hit Peralta on the helmet Wednesday night, but Peralta walked off under his own power and reportedly passed all of his concussion tests. Manager Chip Hale said Thursday was a scheduled day off for Peralta anyway.
Jul 22 2015Peralta left after getting hit in the back of the head by a pitch in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game.Peralta was able to walk back to the dugout under his own power, which is a good sign. He was hit with a 97 mph fastball that seemed to catch his right ear as he ducked away from the pitch. A.J. Pollock replaced Peralta in the game. The Diamondbacks should update his status prior to Thursday's series opener with the Brewers.
Jul 21 2015Peralta went 1-for-4 and knocked in two runs Monday in a win over the Marlins.Peralta has raised his line to .275/.348/.502 on the season and ranks second on the D-backs in OPS. He will be a significant part of the team's outfield platoon, but they still have four outfielders for three spots, so expect him to sit a bit more often over the next few weeks.
Jul 19 2015Prelate went 2-for-4 with his ninth home run, a triple and two runs Saturday in a loss to San Francisco.Peralta will sit Sunday against a left-handed starter as Ender Inciarte works his way back into the lineup, but Peralta was hitting well in his absence and staked his claim to be a regular. He will see some reduction in playing time as the D-backs try to work four outfielders into three spots.
Jul 19 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Peralta hasn't been held out of the lineup yet this month, but will take a seat with tough lefty Madison Bumgarner on the hill for the opposing Giants. Ender Inciarte will take over in left field.
Jul 18 2015Peralta went 3-for-6 with two triples,an RBI and run Friday in a loss to the Giants.Peralta has raised his season line to .272/.349/.488 with 8 home runs by going .292/.385/.528 over the past 30 days. He has also raised his OPS against left-handed pitchers to .729 this year after struggling to a .510 OPS last year. With teammate Ender Inciarte back from the disabled list, it's a bit unclear how playing time in the D-backs outfield will be affected, but Peralta has certainly made a case to get regular at-bats.
Jul 12 2015Peralta went 1-for-2 Saturday with two walks and a two-run shot off Matt Harvey, his eighth home run of the season.Unfortunately for the D-backs, that first inning home run was the only offense they managed off Harvey. Peralta's first half counting stats are very similar to his 2014 performance, but he's drawing more walks and hitting for more power, so he could be line for some improvement after the All-Star break.
Jul 5 2015Peralta went 1-for-3 with an RBI, run, and two walks Saturday in a win over Colorado.Peralta is batting .283/.363/.434 over his last 99 at-bats with 16 runs, 12 RBI, and 12 walks. While there is still some reason to be concerned about his playing time when Ender Inciarte comes off the DL, Inciarte has yet to start a rehab assignment, and Perlata is making a strong case for the bulk of at-bats regardless.
Jul 3 2015Peralta hit a tie-breaking, two-run triple as part of a 2-for-4 day Thursday in a win over the Rockies.Peralta, now hitting .270/.342/.464 on the season, notably hit the triple of lefty Chris Rusin. While he is still batting just .237 against southpaws on the year, he is 7-for-17 with a double, two triples, and a walk against lefties since June 17. Considering the converted pitcher has effectively been learning to hit lefties on the job in the majors (he had only 91 minor league plate appearances against lefties prior to his debut with the D-backs last year) the recent results are encouraging.
Jul 2 2015Peralta hit his seventh home run of the season Wednesday in a loss to the Dodgers, going 1-for-3 in the game.Peralta has been hitting very well while playing almost every day since Ender Inciarte went on the DL - he has a .300 average in 50 at-bats, with two homers, five RBI, 11 runs, and a 7:14 BB:K ratio in the last 14 days. It's tough to say how his playing time will be affected by Inciarte's return, which is expected soon, but he has shown he can handle regular duty.
Jun 30 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two RBI, and his fourth stolen base of the season Monday in a win over the Dodgers.Peralta has caught fire lately, posting a .400/.483/.640 line over his last 25 at-bats. His walk Monday came off a left-handed pitcher, just the third time he's done that this year. It will be interesting to see how the D-backs handle his playing time when Ender Inciarte returns from the DL and they once again have three corner outfielders for just two spots.
Jun 28 2015Peralta was 2-for-4 with a double, RBI, and run Saturday in a loss to the Padres.With teammate Ender Inciarte on the DL, Peralta has started 14 straight games and hit .283 (15-for-53) over that span, but has only produced three extra-base hits and RBI. Peralta's .188 average against left-handed pitchers limits his upside and playing time.
Jun 24 2015Peralta went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Rockies.As the cleanup hitter facing the platoon advantage at Coors Field, Peralta looked like a magnificent daily option for the Tuesday slate, and while he was able to hold up to his end of the bargain, the Diamondbacks didn't sequence enough hits around him to lead to much run production. He was left stranded two of the three times he reached base on the evening.
Jun 19 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double and scored the Diamondbacks' only run Thursday against Anaheim.Peralta started his sixth straight game as the injury to Ender Inciarte has opened up at-bats for him. Both of Peralta's hits came off Angels' starter C.J. Wilson, which is just the second time in his career (and first time this year) that he has collected multiple hits off the same left-handed pitcher in a game. His platoon splits - career .836 OPS against righties compared to a .503 OPS versus lefties - will continue to limit his playing time and upside in the long-term.
Jun 14 2015Prelate went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI, and a run scored Saturday against the Giants.Peralta made just his second start in the last five games, as the D-Backs faced some tough lefty starters recently. Manager Chip Hale has kept a fairly consistent rotation in the outfield all season and hasn't given any indication that he plans to change course, so Peralta's at-bats should tick back up in the coming days.
Jun 12 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.Manager Chip Hale will go with an outfield consisting of Ender Inciarte (left), A.J. Pollock (center) and Yasmany Tomas (right) against southpaw Madison Bumgarner, as he did Wednesday against Brett Anderson. Peralta is just 2-for-18 against lefties so far this season and his exposure to them figures to remain limited.
Jun 8 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.Peralta remains the main starter in right field, but the return of hot-hitting Jake Lamb could lead to more days off, as Yasmany Tomas may get pushed to right field from time to time. Peralta hasn't hit poorly himself, but his .259 average pales in comparison to Tomas' .338 and Lamb's .353 on the season.
Jun 5 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets.Peralta rejoined the Diamondbacks lineup Wednesday after an absence due to a middle finger contusion, but will sit after two games. It's unclear if his absence is related to the issue, but the club will turn to Yasmany Tomas in right field Friday in his place.
Jun 2 2015Peralta (hand) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves, manning left field and batting cleanup.A left middle finger contusion forced Peralta from Sunday's game and limited him to pinch-hit duty Monday, but the 27-year-old will step back in Tuesday to face right-hander Shelby Miller. Peralta is batting .282/.353/.534 with five homers and 24 RBI in just 119 plate appearances against right-handed pitching so far this season.
Jun 1 2015Peralta (hand) is available to pinch hit in Monday's series opener against the Braves, Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic reports.The Diamondbacks don't seem to be expressing any worry that Peralta will require a trip to the DL after suffering a left finger contusion on a failed bunt attempt during his lone at-bat of Sunday's game against the Brewers. The bruise is apparently limiting him when he throws, but that should be resolved by a couple days of rest.
Jun 1 2015Peralta (hand) remains out of the Diamondbacks' lineup Monday against the Braves.Peralta exited Sunday's game with a left middle finger contusion after taking a pitch off the finger while trying to bunt. He will sit out Monday's contest as well, though it's unclear if it's a result of the injury or the left-handed Alex Wood on the mound for the Braves.
May 31 2015Peralta was diagnosed with a left middle finger contusion after departing from Sunday's game against the Brewers in the middle of his first-inning at-bat.Peralta hurt the finger while attempting to lay down a bunt, but was fortunately able to avoid any sort of fracture after X-rays on his hand came back negative. The bruise may be problematic enough to prevent him from hitting over the next couple of days, but it doesn't sound like anything that will result in a stay on the disabled list.
May 31 2015Peralta was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers in the first inning with an apparent left hand injury, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.Peralta suffered the injury during a bunt attempt, and was unable to continue the at-bat. The Diamondbacks will evaluate him and determine the extent of the injury before passing along an update. Ender Inciarte came off the bench to replace Peralta.
May 30 2015Peralta filled the start sheet Friday, going 2-for-3 with his fifth home run, a double, two walks, and two RBI against the Brewers.The Diamondbacks outfield rotation has limited Peralta to just 137 plate appearances, least among the four outfielders, but he has been productive, posting a .258/.328/.483 line. He has improved his walk rate this year, boosting it to 9.5 percent from 4.6 percent last year, which could bode well for his ability to keep getting on base and getting pitches to drive. His value will remain limited by his playing time, however, which means he is a deeper and NL-only league play for the most part.
May 27 2015Peralta is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Peralta will sit for a second straight day but for the first time against a right-handed pitcher since May 18. He's seen almost twice as many at-bats this month as he did in April, but Peralta has not made the most of the increased playing time, slashing .236/.291/.375 with one homer so far in May.
May 24 2015Peralta had just one hit in four at-bats Saturday against the Cubs, but it was a three-run double off Jake Arrieta.After a hot start, Peralta's been predictably tailing off, but he's been good for a big hit like this every so often. He's more of an NL-only asset than anything else, but he's seeing fairly regular playing time in the Diamondbacks' crowded outfield.
May 21 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with three RBI on Wednesday against the Marlins.Peralta has the fewest plate appearances of the Diamondbacks' four outfielders (110), but has been reasonably productive, posting a .276/.327/.500 line with four home run, 18 RBI, 15 runs and a stolen base. Until something causes the D-Backs to change their outfield rotation, his value is limited mostly to deeper leagues.
May 18 2015Peralta is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins.For the second straight game, the D'Backs will go with Ender Inciarte in left field, Mark Trumbo in right and A.J. Pollock in center. Peralta, who logged a pinch hit at-bat Sunday, is hitting .283 with five RBI and nine strikeouts in 46 at-bats this month.
May 17 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.Peralta has started nine of the last 10 games for the Diamondbacks, but will get the day off Sunday, as Ender Inciarte will man left field and bat leadoff in the order. Peralta has started seven more games in left than Inciarte so far this season, but manager Chip Hale continues to find both players consistent at-bats.
May 13 2015Peralta is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.Peralta tallied three hits Tuesday night and is 12-for-36 (.333) at the plate this month, but he will get the day off with the Diamondbacks employing a righty-heavy lineup against Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez. Ender Inciarte will get the start in left field in Peralta's place.
May 9 2015Peralta went 2-for-5 in the 6-4 loss to the Padres Saturday and added an RBI triple and his first stolen base of the season.Peralta has been regularly starting against righties and has been killing the, to the tune of a .993 OPS. Peralta is always a good start against righties in daily formats, but will almost never start against lefties as he is below the Mendoza line against southpaws.
May 9 2015Peralta went 1-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season Friday in a loss to the Padres.Peralta saw his third straight start and took advantage of the playing time again. He is 6-for-14 with four RBI, four runs and the home run in that span, while boosting his batting line for the season to .281/.342/.563. The D-Backs' have the luxury of four productive outfielders and will likely continue to rotate them meaning Peralta's playing time will be limited for the time being despite his recent success.
May 8 2015Peralta went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored Thursday in a win over the Padres.Peralta boosted his average to .283 with the four-hit day. Having played two days in a row, he is likely to sit for the next couple of days as the D-Backs have been sticking to a clear rotation in the outfield. He will need an injury to strike to get more consistent playing time.
May 7 2015Peralta was 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and a run in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.Peralta can't crack the D-Back's starting lineup right now, despite the fact that his .491 slugging percentage ranks fourth on the team. He has posted a .236/.313/.491 line and could be in line for more playing time in the event of an injury, so he could be worth stashing if you can afford the roster spot.
Apr 30 2015Peralta, starting for the second consecutive day, reached base four times on a double and three walks and scored twice Wednesday in a win over the Rockies.While Peralta is the odd man out of the D-Backs starting outfield rotation he will still get a couple of starts per week. He took advantage of his starts the last two days by getting on base six times in eight plate appearances, scoring four times, and driving in two runs. An injury or slip in performance by one of his teammates would put Peralta back in position to see regular playing time. If you have room to stash him in deep leagues, he could provide value later in the season.
Apr 29 2015Peralta went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies.At-bats have been hard to come by of late for Peralta with Ender Inciarte emerging as the Diamondbacks' preferred option in left field, but the former minor-league pitcher was at least able to make the most of a rare start Tuesday night. It's not likely to result in a further stream of starts unless Inciarte succumbs to injury or ineffectiveness, but because Peralta probably remains first in line should a starting opening arise in the Diamondbacks' outfield, he's probably worth holding on to in most NL-only formats.
Apr 19 2015Peralta went 1-for-4 with a home run Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Giants. He scored a run and had an RBI.That's two starts in a row for Peralta, as manager Chip Hale is clearly committed to rotating players in and out of the lineup. He started the year playing in left field against most right-handed starters, but seemed to be losing playing time to Ender Inciarte, so keep an eye on how the playing time in the outfield is divided over the next week or two in order to gauge how much value Peralta will have though the summer.
Apr 19 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Due to the hot hitting of Ender Inciarte to begin the season, Peralta will find himself on the bench Sunday, despite a right-hander in Tim Hudson being on the mound for the opposition. Peralta homered in Saturday's 4-1 loss and is upholding a respectable .267 average, but until Inciarte begins to cool down, it looks like Peralta is going to have to settle for the smaller portion of a timeshare in left field.
Apr 18 2015Peralta went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored Friday in a 9-0 win over the Giants.After coming off the bench for a couple of games in a row, Peralta gave Mark Trumbo on Friday. He appears to have lost the strong side of a platoon in left field to Ender Inciate's hot start for now, but Peralta's line of .269/.333/.462 through 30 plate appearances is solid and if Inciarte starts to falter he should pick up more at-bats.
Apr 15 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.He has one extra-base hit in 19 at-bats this season and his playing time may be ready to take a steep dive after the Diamondbacks called up Yasmany Tomas earlier in the day. While Ender Inciarte and A.J. Pollock can rightly claim to have the defensive edge on Tomas, Peralta may be viewed as a repetitive option in the outfield corners.
Apr 15 2015Peralta was 0-for-3, but reached base when he was hit by a pitch and scored the Diamondbacks only run Tuesday in a 5-1 loss to the Padres.Peralta is getting into the lineup against most right-handed starters, but is off to a slow start, batting .211/.318.368 with a home run being his only extra-base hit. The platoon arrangements should continue for a while longer, but the 27-year-old is being out played by Ender Inciarte and could start to lose some at-bats if he doesn't get in a groove soon.
Apr 12 2015Peralta is returning to the lineup Sunday.It appeared to be a strict platoon between Ender Inciarte. However, Inciarte will start in right field Sunday in place of Mark Trumbo. Trumbo is most likely just getting a normal day of rest.
Apr 11 2015Peralta is out of the lineup again Saturday.While Peralta has the better bat than Ender Inciarte against righties, the D-Backs have been opting for Inciarte's defense when lefties are on the mound. It appears to be a strict platoon in left field in the early going, but Peralta should find himself back in the lineup Sunday against righty Zack Greinke.
Apr 10 2015Peralta is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.Peralta is expected to face most of the right-handed pitchers this season, but with a south paw (Brett Anderson) on the mound for the Dodgers, he'll get the night off. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Ender Inciarte, who subsequently is a lefty himself.
Apr 9 2015Peralta singled in four at-bats Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Giants.Peralta had a strong and somewhat surprising rookie season last year posting a line of .286/.320/.450 with eight homers in 348 plate appearances. He has already drawn two walks in his first nine plate appearances this year compared to 16 last year and an uptick in his on-base skills would increase his value in fantasy and real life.
Apr 8 2015Peralta went 1-for-2 with two runs, three RBI, two walks and his his first homerun of the season Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Giants.Peralta was a pleasant surprise last year posting a .286/.320/.450 line with eight homeruns and 29 extra-base hits in 348 plate appearances. The 27-year-old will start against right-handed pitchers in a left field platoon with Ender Inciarte to start the year.
Apr 3 2015Peralta will start in left field against right-handed pitching to begin the year, Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona reports.While the left-field situation in Arizona is not expected to be a true platoon, with both Peralta and Ender Inciarte hitting from the left side, manager Chip Hale made it sound as though the two players will be deployed in some sort of timeshare. Hale said Inciarte will play some in center and in left. Peralta has followed up his breakout 2014 campaign by batting .340/.438/.871 in 64 plate appearances this spring. The Diamondbacks are still deciding whether or not to start Yasmany Tomas in the minors.
Mar 25 2015Peralta has gone 14-for-37 (.378) with six RBI, two steals, and a 7:3 BB:K over 14 games this spring. The team has not publicly shared its plans for Yasmany Tomas, however, leaving Peralta's role to begin the season in question.If Tomas sticks at third base, Jake Lamb will get squeezed out of playing time. Tomas has struggled defensively, however, and may have to move to the outfield, which would push one of Peralta or Ender Inciarte out of a job, and likely off the roster assuming that Cody Ross sticks as a right-handed reserve option. Peralta was a pleasant surprise for the Diamondbacks last season when injuries ravaged the team's outfield depth, but his path to playing time appears to be obstructed less than two weeks from Opening Day. As a starter over the course of a full season, Peralta may offer double-digit home runs and steals, but he's a likely platoon candidate even if the D-backs end up in a position to rely on him for a significant role.
Mar 4 2015Peralta is fine after getting hit by a pitch in the right forearm Wednesday.Peralta was removed from Wednesday's spring training game, but it appears to have just been a precautionary measure as manager Chip Hale reported that there's no serious issue. He may still be held out over the next couple days if the team elects to play it safe, but it appears there is no real level of concern.
Mar 4 2015Peralta exited Wednesday's spring training game after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning, Jack Magruder of Fox Sports Arizona reports.Peralta reportedly took first base and didn't look to be seriously injured, but he was taken out nonetheless. While it's possible he was removed for precautionary reasons, the situation could be something to monitor if something comes about in the next few days.
Feb 27 2015Peralta's role to begin the season is somewhat uncertain as the Diamondbacks are still working with Yasmany Tomas at third base to begin the spring.If Tomas can handle third base, Peralta and Ender Inciarte will likely share time in left field. Both players are left-handed hitters, however, which rules out a platoon. In the event that Tomas can't handle the defensive rigors of third base, Peralta and Inciarte stand to lose their path to regular playing time, while Jake Lamb would slot in at third base.
Nov 7 2014GM Dave Stewart said Friday that the Diamondbacks plan to use Peralta and Ender Inciarte in left field in 2015, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona reports.Mark Trumbo, meanwhile, will open the year as the primary option in right. Peralta, who was playing independent league ball as recently as 2013, broke into the majors and hit .286/.320/.450 with eight homers and six steals in 88 games in 2014, but he hit just .197/.247/.263 against lefties.
Sep 23 2014Peralta is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Twins.Peralta will return to the bench after starting the last three games. Cody Ross will bat seventh and get the start in right field.
Sep 20 2014Peralta (back) will return to the lineup Saturday, playing right field and batting second.He made a pinch-hit appearance Friday, so it makes sense that he will return Saturday after missing a significant stretch with a back injury. He should play semi-regularly down the stretch for the D-Backs.
Sep 19 2014Peralta (back) says he's available to pinch hit Friday and could be back in the lineup Saturday, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.This is in line with everything we've heard about Peralta's status of late. Cody Ross will get the start in right field Friday.
Sep 19 2014Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said after Thursday's game that Peralta (back) is "a day or two away" from returning to the lineup, AZCentral.com reports.The 27-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 5 due to back troubles, but it sounds like he has a chance to play in this weekend's series in Colorado. A June 1 callup to the big club, Peralta has hit .293/.326/.461 in 80 games with Arizona this season, which is all the more impressive when considering he was playing independent league ball a year ago.
Sep 17 2014Peralta (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.Peralta has been bothered by a back injury, which has caused him to miss well over a week of action. He did receive a negative MRI and is still considered day-to-day, but there is no word yet on when he will return to the lineup. Cody Ross will start in right field and bat sixth for the Diamondbacks in his place.
Sep 16 2014Peralta (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.Peralta continues to sit out due to a sore back. Brett Jackson will start in right field for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Sep 16 2014Peralta (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.Peralta continues to sit out due to a sore back. Brett Jackson will get the start in right field for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Sep 15 2014Peralta (back) remains out of the lineup Monday.He's expected to begin baseball activity Monday, but it could be a few days before he's back in the D-backs' lineup. Cody Ross gets the start in right field Monday.
Sep 13 2014Peralta's MRI on his back came back negative, and he is expected to begin baseball activity Monday, Jack Magruder of Fox Sports Arizona reports.Peralta will have to take a pain tolerance approach going forward, meaning he should be fine to play in the near future, but only if he can take the pain. He is out of the lineup for the weekend, but could be back in some time next week.
Sep 11 2014Peralta (back) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.The hope was that Peralta would make it back for Friday's game against the Padres, but with his back discomfort failing to subside in recent days, the team will send him for an MRI. He's now looking at Monday as a best-case scenario for his return to the lineup, but everything will hinge on the results of his exam.
Sep 9 2014Peralta (back) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday against the Padres, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.A bout of back soreness has sidelined Peralta since last Friday, but he expects to be ready to go for the start of the Diamondbacks' upcoming homestand. The 27-year-old has fallen off a bit since the All-Star break (.271/.311/.465), but he's still been a bright spot offensively for Arizona this season and should continue to see ample playing time upon his return.
Sep 7 2014Peralta is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday against the Dodgers.Peralta had made eight straight starts for the Diamondbacks, but will now sit in favor of Cody Ross for the second consecutive contest. There hasn't been any reports of an injury floating around, so it's a bit surprising to see Peralta held out again, especially considering the fact that he's riding an eight-game hitting streak.
Sep 6 2014Peralta is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.Peralta is riding an eight-game hitting streak, but he's hitting just .205 against left-handers this season, so he'll get the night off against Dodgers southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu. Cody Ross will man right field in Peralta's place.
Sep 4 2014Peralta went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI Wednesday in a 6-1 win over the Padres.Peralta has a six-game hitting streak going with multi-hit efforts in each the last two. The 27-year-old now boasts a line of .294/.328/.466 with seven home runs and six stolen bases in 296 at-bats.
Aug 27 2014Peralta is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.Peralta has yet to see his numbers come crashing down since jumping from Double-A Mobile to the majors back on June 1, as the 26-year-old continues to hold down a .290/.323/.463 line over 272 at-bats. He'll be given the day off Wednesday, however, with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the opposition.
Aug 25 2014Peralta went 2-for-5 with a run scored in the Diamondbacks' 7-4 loss to the Padres on Sunday.Peralta has hit in eight one nine games. It was his first multi-hit game since August 9. Despite the hot streak, Peralta is batting .247 in the month. He's driven in just three runs in his past 14 games, a low number for a No. 3 hitter.
Aug 14 2014Peralta went 0-for-10 across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Indians, striking out five times.The rough day at the plate resulted in a 14-point drop in batting average for Peralta. His sparse track record of production above the Double-A level suggests more decline could be headed his way, but with a .299 batting average, five homers and four stolen bases over 59 games, Peralta has probably produced far better than the Diamondbacks could have even hoped.
Aug 10 2014Peralta went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and five RBIs in the Diamondbacks' 14-4 win over the Rockies on Saturday.The home run was his first career grand-slam. It was Peralta's second multi-hit game in a row, giving him six RBIs in that time. Peralta has 12 hits in eight games in August, allowing his batting average to move to .321 on the year, the highest since July 26.
Aug 8 2014Peralta went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a base on balls, a stolen base and two RBI against the Rockies on Friday night.Filling a stat line seems to be one of Peralta's talents these days giving fantasy owners hardly anything to complain about. Peralta (.314/.349/.475) now has 14 multi-hit games since July 1.
Jul 26 2014Peralta is out of the lineup Saturday.He had started the last five games, going 6-for-21 (.286) with a double and two triples over that span. Alfredo Marte will man right field Saturday.
Jul 20 2014Peralta went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the Cubs on Sunday.The 26-year-old Venezuela has been a big contributor for the Diamondbacks since he joined the team on June 1. He's batting .331 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 142 at-bats since joining the team.
Jul 19 2014Peralta is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.Ender Inciarte is batting just .234/.265/.234 against lefties this season, but Peralta's numbers are even worse (.233/.258/.267), so manager Kirk Gibson will turn to Inciarte to man center field against Travis Wood. Peralta's numbers against righies are far better, however, so he should continue to see regular time for the Diamondbacks.
Jul 12 2014Peralta started in center field Friday and went 0-for-4 in the loss to San Francisco.With Mark Trumbo's return from a foot injury, Peralta will slide over to center field and bump Ender Inciarte from the starting lineup on most days until A.J. Pollock returns. If Peralta continues to hit at a steady clip, he'll likely hang around as the team's fourth outfielder once Pollock is healthy.
Jul 9 2014Peralta (groin) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.The groin issue that sidelined Peralta during Tuesday's game was indeed minor, as the 26-year-old will step back into left field. Peralta's been a pleasant surprise in an otherwise disappointing season for the Diamondbacks, batting .331 with three homers and 15 RBI through his first 33 games in the majors.
Jul 9 2014Peralta was held out of Tuesday's lineup due to a slight groin issue, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.Manager Kirk Gibson said the injury isn't serious, and that the Diamondbacks just wanted to give Peralta a day or two to recover from the injury. He could still make his way back into the lineup Wednesday vs. the Marlins.
Jul 8 2014Peralta is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.Peralta will yield duties in left field to Cody Ross after starting 11 of the team's last 12 games. The 26-year-old Peralta has been swinging an extremely hot bat of late, hitting safely in eight straight games, with 14 hits total during that stretch. He remains the favorite for time in left, and he'll likely remain near the top of the order as long as he keeps this up.
Jul 7 2014Peralta went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored Monday in a 9-1 win over the Marlins.Peralta has been hot since he arrived in Arizona at the beginning of June. The young outfielder is now riding an eight-game hitting streak, in fact, he has gone hitless in only eight of his 32 games as a D-Back. Peralta is currently slashing .331/.357/.471 in 126 plate appearances.
Jul 5 2014Peralta was moved up to the No. 2 spot in the order for the second straight day Friday, where he went 2-for-4 with an RBI against the Braves in a losing effort.The D-Backs continue to lean heavily on Peralta, and he's even been used more frequently against left-handed starters recently. For the season, he's now hitting .330/.354/.459, while D-Backs manager Kirk Gibson has praised Peralta's work ethic, which certainly doesn't hurt his chances of remaining in a prominent role if he continues to hit.
Jun 28 2014Peralta went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Friday night against the Padres.There wasn't much offense in the game, as Peralta drove in the only two runs the Diamondbacks would score on the night. He's been hitting the ball well during his short stint in the big leagues, which is why he moved up in the order Friday. In 86 at-bats, Peralta is hitting .289/.304/.411.
Jun 22 2014Peralta is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Peralta has made 18 straight starts for the Diamondbacks, but will take a seat along with fellow lefty Gerardo Parra on Sunday. The Giants are sending lefty Madison Bumgarner to the hill for the afternoon contest, so manager Kirk Gibson likely wants to get as many right-handed bats in the lineup as possible.
Jun 20 2014Peralta went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the D-Backs' loss to the Brewers on Thursday.For the first time this season, Peralta was batting fifth for Arizona, but he was starting for the 17th time in 18 games since joining the lineup June 1 against the Reds. Peralta has been used in all three outfield spots for the D-Backs, most recently seeing the bulk of his time in center field during the absence of A.J. Pollock. With the two hits Thursday, he's hitting with a .314/.324/.414 line in his first taste of big league action. Not surprisingly, his plate discipline has been an issue, as he's struck out in 18.3% of his plate appearances while carrying a low 1.4% walk rate.
Jun 8 2014Peralta went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Braves.Peralta belted his first big league homer in the seventh inning Sunday afternoon and has been on a roll at the plate since being called up a week ago. Over the past seven games, six of which he has started, the 26-year-old rookie has put up an impressive 1.071 OPS with four extra-base hits and six runs scored.
Jun 5 2014Peralta will start for the third time in four games Thursday against the Rockies.Peralta has picked up four hits in his first 10 big league at-bats, allowing him to get a longer look in left field from manager Kirk Gibson. The Diamondbacks already appear to be out of the playoff race at this point, so it makes sense for the team to give at-bats to unproven players like Peralta and seem if they can unearth quality big leaguers. As a non-prospect, Peralta remains mostly a NL-only consideration until we have a larger sample to glean information from.
Jun 1 2014Peralta had his contract purchased from Double-A Mobile, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.A failed former pitcher in the Cardinals organization, Peralta transitioned to the outfield for the Diamondbacks after playing the position for two years in independent ball. After hitting .297 with six homers and two steals in 53 games at Double-A Mobile, Peralta will get his first taste of the big leagues. Though he'll start Sunday, Peralta will most likely be ticketed for reserve duties most nights.