Wandy Peralta Sidelined with Triceps Strain, Ending Season and Possibly Yankees Tenure
Wandy Peralta has hit the injured list due to a triceps strain, which has brought an early end to his season with the New York Yankees. This setback also raises questions about his future with the team. Peralta is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, leaving a void in the bullpen for the 2024 season. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledges the significance of Peralta’s potential departure, highlighting his leadership and fearlessness on the mound.
As the Yankees plan for their relief corps in 2024, Clay Holmes is expected to resume his role as closer. However, Holmes has not performed at the same level as his All-Star season in the previous year. Tommy Kahnle has shown flashes of brilliance in his return to the Yankees, but his heavy reliance on his changeup has made him more susceptible to hits in recent months. Jonathan Loaisiga has been limited by elbow inflammation, limiting his impact this season.
The Yankees are hopeful to have Scott Effross back in action after his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Effross pitched only 12 ²/₃ innings for the Yankees in 2022 before undergoing elbow surgery. Lou Trivino, another acquisition from the 2022 trade deadline, is expected to miss the first two months of the 2024 season due to his Tommy John surgery this year. Michael King could transition to the rotation from the bullpen.
The emergence of Ian Hamilton has provided some hope for the Yankees, although Ron Marinaccio’s struggles with command have affected his effectiveness. Keynan Middleton, the only addition made by the Yankees at the trade deadline, will also become a free agent at the end of the season.
During the 2023 season, Peralta served as the Yankees’ primary left-handed reliever in high-leverage situations and proved effective against left-handed hitters. However, he struggled against right-handed hitters, allowing them to have a .758 OPS. In comparison, he held righties to a .594 OPS last year.
Peralta played a crucial role in the Yankees’ bullpen during the 2022 playoffs, making five appearances and pitching six innings in the ALDS victory over Cleveland. He displayed exceptional performance with a 0.67 WHIP in that series.
Peralta’s last outing was on September 14th against the Boston Red Sox, after which he experienced discomfort. Despite attempting a comeback, the Yankees made the decision to shut him down for the remainder of the season. Boone assured that the injury is not expected to impact Peralta’s upcoming free agency. Yoendrys Gomez, a 23-year-old right-hander from Double-A Somerset, has been called up to replace Peralta on the roster.
Peralta, 32, joined the Yankees in a trade with the San Francisco Giants during the 2021 season, with outfielder Mike Tauchman heading in the opposite direction.
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