History of Oswald Peraza in Timeline

Oswald Peraza is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He signed with the Yankees as an international free agent in 2016 and made his major league debut in 2022. Peraza is a rising talent in the Yankees organization, showcasing promise as a valuable infielder.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 15, 2000: Oswald Peraza's Birth

On June 15, 2000, Oswald Dair Peraza was born.

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July 2016: Signed with the Yankees

In July 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 Gulf Coast Yankees.

2018: Played with Pulaski Yankees

In 2018, 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 being exposed in the Rule 5 draft.

2020: Season Cancellation

In 2020, Peraza did not play a minor league game due to the season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Played with Multiple Teams

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

September 1, 2022: Promoted to Major Leagues

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

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: 2023 Season

In 2023, Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the season but was later promoted to the major leagues on April 16. He started as a third baseman due to injuries and in 52 games for the Yankees, he hit .191/.267/.272 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 4 stolen bases.