Oswald Peraza
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August 16, 2026
Checking into lineup Sunday
Peraza (hand) will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis
Peraza made his most recent start in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers, exiting that game early due to a left hand contusion. The injury never appeared to be much of a concern, as he was used off the bench as a pinch runner in Friday's 7-6 loss and will now return to the lineup for the series finale. Peraza is expected to handle a part-time role for the Angels moving forward while he's produced a lackluster .229/.276/.353 slash line across 313 plate appearances on the season.
August 14, 2026
Expected to take swings Thursday
Peraza (hand) is set to take some swings prior to Thursday night's contest against the Rangers, Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Analysis
Peraza is not in the starting lineup Thursday after suffering a left hand contusion in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers. Manager Kurt Suzuki said that Peraza can play defense, but the team wants to ensure that he feels comfortable at the plate. The 26-year-old can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
August 13, 2026
Exits with bruised hand
Peraza was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rangers with a left hand contusion.
Analysis
Peraza took a 95-mph fastball off his hand during the sixth inning and was replaced on defense at the start of the seventh. He seems to have escaped the incident with nothing more than a bruise, but the Angels could still keep him on the bench for a day or two while he deals with lingering soreness.
