Former Dodgers outfielder David Peralta has signed with the San Diego Padres on a minor-league deal per Robert Murray of FanSided. After undergoing offseason elbow surgery, Peralta signed on with the Chicago Cubs however opted out of the deal to enter back into free agency.
With Los Angeles final yr, Peralta slashed .259/.294/381 with seven residence runs. His yearly slash line although doesn’t inform the entire story.
Within the first half of 2023, Peralta had a .743 OPS and all seven of his residence runs. It was round this time that he sustained an elbow harm. Afterward, he was not the identical hitter on the plate and his slugging proportion dropped almost 100 factors, he continued to play regardless of his harm final yr, offering the Dodgers with glorious outfield protection.
Now, he may present some depth to a Padres outfield that sorely wants it. They’ve gotten nice manufacturing from veteran Jurickson Profar and rookie Jackson Merrill. Platinum glove winner Fernando Tatis Jr. has had a good yr, however a disappointing season for somebody of his skills.
The Padres may additionally use a left-handed hitter off the bench. At present, third-baseman Tyler Wade represents the membership’s sole lefty bench bat.
Regardless of taking part in nearly all of his profession with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Peralta instantly endeared himself to Dodgers followers. He was all the time on the highest step rooting on his teammates, and the crew utilized his “freight practice” celebration after hits.
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