Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Oswald Peraza

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Oswald Peraza made an impact.

Oswald Peraza is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. He previously played for the New York Yankees, having signed with them as an international free agent in 2016. Peraza made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022. His career thus far has been marked by his transition from international prospect to MLB player.

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July 2, 2016: Signed with the New York Yankees

On July 2, 2016, Peraza signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent.

2016: Signed with the Yankees

In 2016, Oswald Peraza signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent.

2017: Professional Debut

In 2017, Peraza made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Yankees and was later promoted to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Yankees that season.

2018: Played with Pulaski Yankees

During the 2018 season, Peraza played with the Pulaski Yankees.

2019: Played with Staten Island Yankees and Charleston RiverDogs

In 2019, Peraza played with the Staten Island Yankees and the Charleston RiverDogs.

2020: Added to 40-man Roster

After the 2020 season, the Yankees added Peraza to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2021: Played with Hudson Valley Renegades, Somerset Patriots, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

During the 2021 season, Peraza played with the Hudson Valley Renegades, the Somerset Patriots, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

September 1, 2022: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 1, 2022, the Yankees promoted Peraza to the major leagues for the first time.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Oswald Peraza made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Yankees.

2022: Returned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

In 2022, Peraza returned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, batting .259/.329/.448 in 386 at-bats.

2023: Optioned to Triple-A and Promoted to Major Leagues

In 2023, Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the season, then promoted to the major leagues on April 16 when Giancarlo Stanton went on the injured list. He started as a third baseman due to Josh Donaldson's injury. He hit .191/.267/.272 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 4 stolen bases in 52 games.

July 31, 2025: Traded to Los Angeles Angels

On July 31, 2025, the Yankees traded Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Wilberson De Pena and international bonus pool money. He hit .186 with two home runs, seven RBI, and six stolen bases in 35 games with the Angels.