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Tallies three hits Peralta went 3-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Royals.

Impact Peralta notched three base hits in a game where the Dodgers managed just six hits total. It was his second three-hit game of the year and he's currently working on an eight-game hitting streak. Though he's primarily only been in the lineups against righties this season, Peralta has been effective with his opportunities. The 35-year-old is slashing .286/.322/.413 with five homers, 29 RBI, 21 runs and a 12:33 BB:K over 211 plate appearances.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench against southpaw Peralta will sit against lefty Daniel Lynch and the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Peralta has made just a single start against a southpaw all season, and it's unlikely that trend changes anytime soon. Jonny Deluca starts in left field in his absence.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Peralta isn't starting Wedensday against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Peralta has recorded a hit in each of his last three games, but he will get a day off Wednesday against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Jonny DeLuca will take Peralta's place in left field and bat eighth.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench Peralta went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Saturday in an 8-7 victory against the Astros.

Impact Peralta began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and sparked Los Angeles' comeback with a two-run shot to right field. It was the fifth homer of the campaign for the veteran, three of which have come over his past 11 games. Peralta has been steady in a platoon role for the Dodgers, slashing .267/.308/.407 with 28 RBI over 185 plate appearances, all but nine of which have come against right-handed hurlers.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta smokes a two-run homer, helping the Dodgers trim into the Astros' lead

JUNE 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Day off Saturday Peralta isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Astros.

Impact After a five-game hitting streak was put to an end Wednesday, Peralta has now gone 0-for-7 in his last two games. He'll get a breather Saturday while Jason Heyward starts in left field and bats fifth.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Peralta is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Peralta will take a seat as the Dodgers face off with left-hander Reid Detmers on the mound. Righty bat Johnny DeLuca will take over in left field and bat sixth Tuesday.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup vs. Giants Peralta (hamstring) is hitting fourth and playing left field versus the Giants on Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Peralta was pulled from Friday's game against San Francisco with a mild hamstring strain, but the outfielder was reportedly available off the bench Saturday, and he's feeling well enough to patrol the outfield and hit cleanup for the series finale against the Giants.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available off bench Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters x that Peralta (hamstring) could be available off the bench for Saturday's game versus the White Sox, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com r...

Impact Roberts told reporters that Peralta is feeling "better" after leaving Friday's extra-innings loss to San Francisco with a left hamstring strain, and he could be available to hit off the bench if necessary. Peralta should be considered day-to-day, but it's a positive development that the outfielder could see time in the late innings that suggests he may not need a trip to the injured list at this conjecture.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Peralta (hamstring) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Giants.

Impact After straining his left hamstring during Friday's game, Peralta will get another day to heal Saturday. It's unclear how many more starts Peralta might miss because of his injury, but he's listed as day-to-day for now. J.D. Martinez will take over as the Dodgers' left fielder Saturday, moving Will Smith into the DH spot and Austin Barnes in as Los Angeles' catcher, batting ninth.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits due to hamstring strain Peralta left Friday's game versus the Giants with a left hamstring strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact The strain occurred while Peralta was hustling down the line early in the contest, and he was noticeably in pain before leaving after the inning. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day, but how much time Peralta misses will be determined by the severity of the strain.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Peralta left Friday's game versus the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Peralta appeared to turn his ankle while he was hustling to first base, and while he initially stayed in the contest, the outfielder was unable to continue after the inning. James Outman has replaced Peralta in the lineup.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Peralta went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Peralta went deep in the first inning, which was his second homer in his last three games. The outfielder has had a strong start to June, going 11-for-24 (.458) over eight contests. While he remains limited to a strong-side platoon in left field, he's found success in that role by slashing .265/.294/.404 over 160 plate appearances. Peralta also has four homers, 25 RBI, one stolen base, 13 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple this season.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot hitting Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 9-0 victory versus Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Peralta accounted for two of the Dodgers' four extra-base hits in the contest, with one of those being a 415-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in 10 of his past 11 games, and the lone exception was a contest in which he was used as a pinch hitter. During the hot stretch, Peralta is slashing .457/.457/.600 with a homer and five RBI.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After Slow Start, David Peralta Has Fit in Well in the Dodgers' Outfield The former Dodger enemy has adjusted well to the blue.

JUNE 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Collects four hits Peralta went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 6-0 victory over the Reds.

Impact Peralta certainly did his part to help the Dodgers snap their five-game losing streak Thursday, delivering a two-out, two-run single in the top of the third to put Los Angeles up 3-0 while reaching base in each of his first three at-bats. He went 4-for-5 in the contest, giving him just his eighth multi-hit game of the season and his first with more than two hits. The left fielder is heating up at the plate, going 13-for-27 over his last nine games with two RBI.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact As per usual, the lefty-hitting Peralta finds himself on the bench while the Dodgers oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Brandon Williamson). Chris Taylor will spell Peralta in left field.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Peralta is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Impact Peralta will get a day off after he went 3-for-8 while starting two games of the three-game series with the Nationals. Jason Heyward will draw the start in left field and bat sixth in series opener with New York.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup against lefty Peralta is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Peralta received his first start of the season against a lefty last week, but that was an opener. He'll take a seat for this one with Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for the Nats. Chris Taylor is playing left field.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays Honor Dodgers' David Peralta in Return to Tampa Bay A nice gesture from a classy organization.

MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays Honor Dodgers' David Peralta in Return to Tampa Bay A nice gesture from a classy organization.

MAY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Takes seat versus lefty Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact The Rays are bringing left-hander Josh Fleming to the hill for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Peralta will take a seat and cede left field to utility man Chris Taylor. Peralta had started each of the Dodgers' last seven games, going 6-for-21 (.286 average) with two extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Peralta isn't starting Friday against St. Louis, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact The left-handed Peralta will take a seat to begin Friday's game, as southpaw Steven Matz prepares to start the game for the Cardinals. Trayce Thompson will take over in left field for Peralta and bat ninth.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Peralta is out of the starting lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Peralta has swung the bat well in May with an .872 OPS over 29 at-bats, but he'll get a day off against Sonny Gray and the Twins with Trayce Thompson starting in left field for the Dodgers on Wednesday.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against southpaw Peralta is not in the starting lineup against the Padres on Sunday.

Impact Peralta will sit out as he usually does against left-handers for Sunday's finale against San Diego. Chris Taylor will hit fifth and play left field in Peralta's absence.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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David Peralta smokes a two-run homer, helping the Dodgers trim into the Astros' lead