Yankees Trade Infielder Peraza to Angels After Nine Years

The New York Yankees traded infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels at the July 31 trade deadline, ending his nine-year association with the Yankees organization. Peraza, who signed as an international free agent in 2016 and debuted in the majors in 2022, struggled to establish himself as a consistent major league player, hitting just .152 with three home runs and 13 RBIs over 71 games in 2025. Despite his challenges and limited playing time, Peraza expressed deep gratitude to the Yankees organization, coaches, teammates, and especially the Bronx fans, describing the team as a family that helped shape him both as a player and a person. The Yankees acquired outfield prospect Wilberson De Pena and international bonus pool money in exchange for Peraza. While Peraza never fully realized his potential with the Yankees, he remains optimistic about starting a new chapter with the Angels and carries fond memories of his time in New York. The Yankees acknowledged his contributions and wished him well on social media following the trade.