Wandy Luis Peralta Dominguez is a Dominican Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the New York Yankees
On Tuesday, the New York Yankees made a trade with the San Francisco Giants that resulted in the trade of outfielder Mike Tauchman for left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta.
Peralta, who is 29 years old, is currently 9-9 overall with a 4.72 ERA and two saves in nine major league seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (2016-19) and the San Francisco Giants.
In his 10 relief appearances with the Giants this season, he is 2-1 with two saves and a 5.40 ERA (2019-21). His fastball clocks in at an average of 95 miles per hour, and he complements it with sliders, changeups, and occasional sinkers in his pitch repertoire.
In 25 relief appearances during the previous season, Peralta has a record of 1-1 with a 3.29 earned run average. Left-handed batters had a.171 batting average against him, going 7-for-41 (.171).
Peralta joins Justin Wilson and closer Aroldis Chapman as the third left-hander in the bullpen.
Wandy Peralta Contract
The New York Yankees and Wandy Peralta agreed to a one-year, $2,150,000 contract, including a $2,150,000 guarantee.
Wandy Peralta Salary
Wandy Peralta has a yearly income of $2,150,000 on average. Peralta will earn a basic salary of $2,150,000 in 2022.