DAVID PERALTA NEWS

Goes deep Sunday Peralta went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

Impact 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 here 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.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta hits a homer and robs another as the Padres beat the Rockies 10-2 for a series win

David Peralta hit a three-run home run an inning after robbing Sam Hilliard of a shot and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 10-2 for their first series win against the lowly Rocki...

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mountcastle shines, Cano closes as Orioles snap San Diego's 7-game winning streak with an 8-6 win

Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of two-run singles, Cedric Mullins made a terrific catch in center field and the Baltimore Orioles held off the Padres 8-6 to snap San Diego’s seven-gam...

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Another day off against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With southpaw DJ Herz on the mound for Washington, the lefty-hitting Peralta will head to the bench. Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill and Bryce Jonson fill the outfield from left to right.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks second homer Peralta 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cease strikes out 10 as the Padres combine for a 1-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the Guardians

Dylan Cease allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-0

JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact 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 () is ready to return from the injured list.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cease strikes out 11 and allows one hit in six innings as Padres beat Braves 4-0

Dylan Cease allowed one hit and struck out 11 in six dominant innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday

JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Regains playing time Peralta will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact 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.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of campaign Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Saturday marks the fifth consecutive absence for Peralta, and the second time he's sat against a right-handed starter (Tanner Houck) in that span. Bryce Johnson will start in right field for the fifth game in a row while batting ninth. He appears to have overtaken Peralta for a spot in the Padres' everyday lineup against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup against lefty again Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Higashioka hits walk-off homer and Tatis extends hitting streak to 17 games as Padres beat A's 4-3

Kyle Higashioka homered leading off the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kim, Cronenworth and Higashioka homer to back Waldron in the Padres' 13-1 win against Arizona

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Ha-Seong-Kim and Jake Cronenworth each hit a three-run homer for the San Diego Padres in a 13-1 win aga...

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact 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 29 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' star Xander Bogaerts placed on IL with fractured left shoulder

San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left shoulder, the club announced Wednesday

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to big-league roster The 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.

Impact 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 22 • ROTOWIRE

OF David Peralta opts out of minor league deal with Cubs Veteran outfielder David Peralta opted out of his minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and became a free agent.Peralta, 36, was...

MAY 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

OF David Peralta opts out of minor league deal with Cubs Veteran outfielder David Peralta opted out of his minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and became a free agent.Peralta, 36, was...

MAY 13 • THESTATE.COM

Making spring debut Tuesday Peralta (elbow) is batting eighth as the designated hitter in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes flexor tendon surgery Peralta underwent flexor tendon surgery on his left arm Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Peralta underwent surgery on his left elbow Tuesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE