Rays acquire OF David Peralta in trade with D-backs
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder David Peralta from the Arizona Diamondbacks, adding a veteran left-handed bat for the playoff raceJULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAVID PERALTA #24 - RIGHT FIELDER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
8 HR •
28 RBI •
.267 AVG
8 HR
28 RBI
.267 AVG
Lowe and Díaz homer, Rays beat Guardians 6-4
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Dealt to Rays Peralta was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Rays in exchange for catching prospect Christian Cerda on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
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Sitting Tuesday Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Giants.
Impact 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.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Not starting Friday Peralta isn't in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.
Impact 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.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Homers before break Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Padres.
Impact 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.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly's pitching, Peralta's HR send Arizona over Padres 3-1
Merrill Kelly gave up one run in six innings and David Peralta hit a solo homer to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego PadresJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against southpaw Peralta isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.
Impact 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.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact 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.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sits against left-hander Peralta isn't in the lineup Saturday against Colorado.
Impact 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.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sitting versus southpaw Peralta is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Impact 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.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains on bench Peralta is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants.
Impact 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.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of Monday's lineup Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Impact 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.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Arizona Republic When asked to single out the most superstitious players on the team, manager Torey Lovullo pointed to David Peralta and Geraldo Perdomo.
JULY 4, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Diamondbacks host the Giants to start 3-game series
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