New York Yankees infielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza are in the mix to claim the starting third base job. Manager Aaron Boone also noted that Pablo Reyes is also in the mix. DJ LeMahieu (calf) sustained an injury over the weekend and could be in danger of missing Opening Day, which opens up a starting role for one of these hitters. Cabrera is the likely candidate to win the job as he started 74 of his 109 games at the hot corner last season. Across this stint, Cabrera held a .247/.296/.365 line with eight home runs and a modest 19.3 percent strikeout rate. Peraza has spent most of his professional career as a shortstop but did log 19 starts at third base between the majors and the minor leagues last season. However, across 74 MLB contests, he holds an underwhelming .200/.297/.315 line. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their development during camp. However, Cabrera will likely win the job given his experience and will carry value in deeper formats batting in a potent Yankee lineup.

With New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) expected to land on the 10-day injured list, infielder Oswald Peraza is being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, according to sources. Chisholm, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline at the end of July, suffered a UCL injury on Monday and could require surgery, which would most likely keep him out the rest of the season. He had been serving as the starting third baseman, so his injury will open up playing time for Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu moving forward. Peraza could also see time at the hot corner in the Bronx, although he'll probably be more of a bench option in New York. The 24-year-old hasn't played in the big leagues yet in 2024 and was hitting .244/.351/.382 with eight homers, 37 RBI and 17 steals in 65 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The New York Yankees have transferred the minor-league rehab assignment of infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) from Single-A Tampa to Double-A Somerset. Peraza is moving to Double-A after going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and two walks in two games at Tampa. He's working his way back from a shoulder injury that he suffered in late February during spring training, so his rehab assignment isn't going to be a short one. But when the 23-year-old is ready to return, he could see decent playing time at the hot corner in the Bronx, depending on whether DJ LeMahieu is back from the injured list by then. The Venezuelan infielder has looked good in the minors but has yet to make his mark in the majors yet in the last two years, slashing .216/.298/.306 with three home runs, 16 RBI and six stolen bases in 70 total games.

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Single-A Tampa. Peraza hasn't played at all this year after suffering a right-shoulder strain in spring training in late February. The 23-year-old is probably going to require a lengthy stint in the minor leagues before the Yankees consider adding him to the major-league roster. If he's able to return before DJ LeMahieu (foot) does, the 23-year-old infielder could see playing time at the hot corner in the Bronx. Peraza performed well in the minors last year but struggled in 52 contests at the big-league level, slashing .191/.267/.272 with two home runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases in 191 plate appearances. When the entire Yankees roster is healthy, Peraza profiles as a utility infielder.

New York Yankees utility man Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is "deep into his throwing program" and is hitting at the team's spring complex in Tampa, FLA, according to manager Aaron Boone. However, Boone also noted that the 23-year-old remains weeks away from playing in minor-league games. Peraza bounced between the Yankees and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, scuffling to a .191 average with two homers and a .539 OPS in 52 games with the Yankees while improving to a .268 average with 14 homers, 16 steals, and an .836 OPS at the Triple-A level. With third baseman DJ LeMahieu leaving his minor-league rehab game with continued foot pain, Peraza could see reps at the hot corner upon his return depending on the severity of LeMahieu's ailment.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Oswald Peraza (shoulder) will start throwing on Wednesday and "he should start to build pretty quick from there." It doesn't sound like Peraza will be on the injured list much longer after dealing with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old picked a bad time to be hurt to begin the year with DJ LeMahieu (foot) also on the injured list, which led the Yankees to trade for Jon Berti. Oswaldo Cabrera has gotten off to a hot start while filling in at the hot corner, too, so there may not be any playing time available for Peraza at the big-league level when he comes off the IL.

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza will be shut down for the next six to eight weeks with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old went for imaging on his shoulder as he was feeling consistent discomfort while throwing and it turns out he will miss a significant amount of time. It was a tough 2023 season for the youngster in the big leagues as Peraza hit just .191 with two homers and four stolen bases across 52 games with the Yankees in the 2023 season. He also hit .268 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bags across 63 games at the Triple-A level. He was unlikely to see much playing time in the Yankees infield to begin with in the 2024 season but his fantasy value takes a major hit as he will miss a good chunk of the season altogether.

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza is set to undergo imaging on his shoulder after continued discomfort while throwing, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 23-year-old has logged just seven hitless at-bats while he has also been hit by a pitch in one of his eight trips to the plate in early Grapefruit League action. Peraza is currently blocked on the left side of the Yankees' infield by Anthony Volpe and DJ LeMahieu while Gleyber Torres remains the everyday second baseman. As a result, he is in competition for a utility role after he hit just .191 with two homers, four stolen bases, and a .539 OPS across 52 appearances with the big club in 2023. He also hit .268 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases at Triple-A in the hitter-friendly International League. He is off the fantasy radar given his expected lack of playing time in 2024.

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game lineup with a tight shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are hoping that his injury is merely day-to-day and did not indicate the need for any tests at this time. The 23-year-old had a disappointing rookie season offensively, slashing just .191/.267/.272 with two home runs and four stolen bases in 191 plate appearances. However, his defensive versatility will likely help him see somewhat consistent playing time. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further news over the next week or so.

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza (knee) has been dealing with some swelling in his left knee and is day-to-day after undergoing an MRI exam on Sunday that came back clean, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees have a doubleheader on tap on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, but there's no guarantee that Peraza will be able to play in either game as he deals with a knee injury. The 23-year-old has really struggled in 36 games for the Yanks in his second major-league season in 2023, going 21-for-112 (.188) with no home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI, four stolen bases and eight runs scored in 126 plate appearances. Since being called back up from the minors on Aug. 22, Peraza has gone 12-for-60 (.200) with four doubles, four RBI and three runs scored in 17 games (16 starts).

The New York Yankees recalled a pair of prospects on Monday as infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira will join the club for Tuesday's series opener versus the Baltimore Orioles. Peraza, 23, has appeared in 19 games with the Yankees this season, hitting .173 with four stolen bases and a .520 OPS across 64 trips to the plate. He has fared much better at Triple-A Wilkes-Barre where he has hit .268 with 14 homers, 16 stolen bases, and an .836 OPS across 300 plate appearances. Tuesday could mark the big-league debut for Pereira, 22, who has done some serious damage as Peraza's teammate at Triple-A this season. The club's second-ranked prospect has hit a hefty .312 with eight homers, four stolen bases, and a .937 across 35 games after a successful 46-game stint at Double-A to begin the season.

The New York Yankees reinstated shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) from the 10-day injured list after Friday night's game and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Peraza will most likely be back with the Yankees at some point this year, but he really struggled to a .188 batting average (6-for-32) with a double, three RBI, two stolen bases, four runs scored and six strikeouts in 12 games played in just his second major-league season. Meanwhile, rookie Anthony Volpe continues to operate as the team's starting shortstop at the big-league level. The 22-year-old Peraza's single-year stock is down and he can probably be left to the waiver wire in mixed leagues, but this isn't the last we'll see of him this year.

The New York Yankees officially reinstated outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed infield prospect Oswald Peraza (ankle) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 6) in a corresponding move with a right-ankle sprain. The team also recalled right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Judge is back after missing under two weeks with a strained right hip. It will obviously be a big boost to the Yankees and fantasy managers. Get him back in all starting lineups immediately. The 31-year-old slugger returns to a .261 average (24-for-92) with five doubles, six home runs and 14 RBI in 26 games. Peraza's ankle injury isn't very serious, so he should be ready to return when eligible on May 16. The 22-year-old has just six hits in 32 at-bats (.188 average) and is still searching for his first home run in 2023.

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (ankle) is not in the lineup for Saturday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 22-year-old is dealing with a right ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day. There's a good chance he'll avoid a trip to the injured list but fantasy managers shouldn't count on seeing him for the rest of the Tampa Bay series. DJ LeMahieu is starting at third base and batting cleanup against Drew Rasmussen.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that rookie shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) is going for X-rays after rolling his ankle during a stolen-base attempt in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees are unsure yet on whether Peraza will require a stint on the injured list, and we probably won't know more until Thursday morning. The 22-year-old middle infielder was injured as a pinch-runner in Wednesday's game. With Anthony Volpe winning starting shortstop duties to begin the 2023 campaign, Peraza has played in only 11 games so far and has struggled with the bat to the tune of a .188 average (6-for-32) with a double, three RBI, a stolen base and four runs scored in 38 plate appearances.

New York Yankees rookie infielder Oswald Peraza is starting at third base and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Friday against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be the 22-year-old Peraza's first start at the hot corner in his professional career. DJ LeMahieu is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth. Peraza has been seeing playing time in New York's infield of late with Josh Donaldson (hamstring) on the injured list, and the veteran recently suffered a setback, which will prolong Peraza's stay on the big-league roster. He has played in just three games in 2023 and has gone 2-for-7 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Bombers.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said shortstop Oswald Peraza (hamstring) is dealing with right hamstring tightness. The hamstring injury is most likely why Peraza didn't get the call to the big leagues when veteran Josh Donaldson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He is off to a hot start in 2023, hitting .292 with two RBI and five stolen bases across six games. The 22-year-old will likely get a few days off and is expected to return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre sometime early next week. Peraza is considered day-to-day for now.

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double, run and RBI for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Peraza was the early camp favorite to walk away with the shortstop gig for the Yankees, but fellow prospect Anthony Volpe overtook him with a white-hot spring. Peraza has responded well to the demotion and is hitting .292 with two RBI and five stolen bases on the young season. Volpe has been off to a slow start at the big-league level, but it's expected the Yankees will have a long leash with him to open the season. Peraza can still make an impact in the big leagues this year with his ability to versatile and his best path back to the majors could be if third baseman Josh Donaldson continues his struggles. Peraza should remain rostered in dynasty leagues and redraft managers should take a wait-and-see approach with the youngster.

New York Yankees top prospect Oswald Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. After a tense battle in spring training to decipher the Yankees' Opening Day shortstop, young phenom Anthony Volpe came on top, which ensued the demotion of Peraza. The 22-year-old Venezuelan scuffled at the plate throughout spring training as exhibited in his .644 OPS, but his glove kept him in contention with Volpe for the starting role. Ultimately, Peraza will stick around at Triple-A for further development, but will certainly see quality reps at some point in the big leagues. In 2022 with the Yankees, Peraza slashed .306/.404/.429 with one homer and a .832 OPS through 57 plate appearances.

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza went 0-for-4 versus the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Peraza entered camp as the favorite to win the shortstop job, but has struggled to the tune of a .188 batting average to go along with one homer, one RBI and a pair of stolen bases. The 22-year-old made his big-league debut at the end of 2022 and hit a respectable .306 with one home run, two RBI and two stolen bases in 49 at-bats. Peraza has shown a nice combination speed and pop throughout his professional career, but top prospect and fellow shortstop Anthony Volpe has been on fire this spring and is breathing down Peraza's neck for the Opening Day start. Peraza is already on the 40-man roster, while Volpe is not and it's also possible that we see both players up the middle for the Yankees with Peraza shifting to second base. Volpe's draft value would climb significantly if he wins the job and managers with upcoming drafts should monitor the situation closely.