Yankees Send Peraza to Angels for Prospect, Cash

The New York Yankees traded infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels shortly before the MLB trade deadline, receiving 18-year-old outfield prospect Wilberson De Pena and international bonus money in return. Peraza, once a top Yankees prospect, struggled offensively with a .190/.263/.285 line and seven home runs over 145 games but is valued for his defensive versatility and arm strength at multiple infield positions. His playing time diminished after the Yankees acquired Amed Rosario, while Anthony Volpe remains the team's primary shortstop despite some defensive challenges. De Pena, who has played in the Dominican Summer League, is viewed as a future asset for the Yankees. The Angels, facing a difficult season, hope Peraza will provide infield depth and may give him more playing time. The trade reflects the Yankees' ongoing strategy to balance their infield and invest in younger prospects.