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Remains on bench versus lefty Peterson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Peterson will stay on the bench for a second straight game while the Rockies bring another southpaw (Austin Gomber) to the hill for the series finale. Buddy Kennedy will replace Peterson at third base on Wednesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Peterson is not in the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.

Impact Buddy Kennedy will start at third base and bat sixth versus the Rockies and left-hander Ty Blach. Peterson, a left-handed hitter, has batted just .174 with a .409 OPS in 52 plate appearances this year against southpaws.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Peterson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Left-hander Rich Hill will take the mound for San Diego, forcing the lefty-hitting Peterson to the bench for the start of Saturday's game. Buddy Kennedy will start at third base and bat sixth while Peterson sits.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal in loss Peterson walked as a pinch hitter and stole a base in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Peterson's theft was one of eight on the day for Arizona, which apparently tried to run its way out of a slump that reached six consecutive losses Sunday. It was the second straight game with a steal for Peterson, who is 3-for-13 with two steals (caught once) since joining the Diamondbacks. With second baseman Ketel Marte (quadriceps) leaving the game, Peterson could slot in at the keystone if the injury lingers.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in loss Peterson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 12-1 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Peterson had one of two hits for the Diamondbacks, who lost their fifth straight. The steal was his 12th, one shy of his career-best mark set in 2018 with the Yankees and Orioles. This was the lefty hitter's third start in five games since being acquired at the trade deadline. All of Peterson's starts have come against right-handers, but it should be noted that Emmanuel Rivera also started against a right-hander since Peterson arrived in the desert.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Peterson started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to San Francisco.

Impact The lefty-hitting Peterson made his second consecutive start at the hot corner, both coming against right-handers, and is 2-for-6 since joining the Diamondbacks at the trade deadline. He and the right-handed hitting Emmanuel Rivera are splitting third base. Whether third base becomes a traditional lefty-righty platoon has not been determined, and the job share will become crowded when Evan Longoria (back) returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks acquire Jace Peterson from Athletics The Diamondbacks have received utility player Jace Peterson from the Athletics in exchange for Double-A pitcher Chad Patrick and cash consid...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs acquire 3B Jace Peterson from A's The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Jace Peterson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sent to Snakes The Athletics traded Peterson to the Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for Chad Patrick.

Impact Through 324 plate appearances this season, Peterson holds a .637 OPS -- his lowest mark since 2019 (.599). However, the 33-year-old utilityman is slashing .313/.410/.438 since the All-Star break and will now provide Arizona with a hot bat off the bench that is capable of fielding nearly every defensive position. Peterson likely won't see many starts with his new team, but his versatility should be enough to get him into the lineup every once in a while.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Peterson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Though he'll hit the bench for the third time in four games with southpaw Ty Blach on the hill for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Peterson still appears to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role at third base for the time being. After going 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 11-3 win, Peterson is slashing .313/.410/.438 with a home run and two stolen bases in 13 games since the All-Star break.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in win Peterson went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Astros.

Impact Peterson's playing time has been a bit sparse since the All-Star break, but he's gone 6-for-17 (.353) with four walks over eight contests in that span. He also picked up his 11th stolen base of the season in Saturday's win. The 33-year-old is at a .218/.310/.327 slash line with six home runs, 27 RBI, 28 runs scored, seven doubles and two triples through 307 plate appearances this season. Playing to mediocre numbers in Oakland won't get him on the fantasy radar, especially when he isn't even holding down a strong-side platoon role.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy at plate in win Peterson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks and an additional run in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Peterson's two-run shot in the fourth inning with Shea Langeliers aboard plated the final two runs of the game for the Athletics. The veteran's start was his first since Sunday, and the productive day extended a brief surge that's now seen Peterson go 5-for-13 with a double, Wednesday's blast, three RBI, four walks, a stolen base and four total runs in his last six games.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Peterson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Peterson will sit for a third straight game Tuesday as the A's face off with southpaw Joe Jacques. Aledmys Diaz will draw the start at third base and bat sixth against Boston.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Peterson will sit Monday against the Red Sox, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Peterson will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after he went 2-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base over Oakland's three-game series with the Twins. Jordan Diaz will draw the start at the hot corner and bat second in the series opener with Boston.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Peterson isn't in the Athletics' lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Peterson has recorded hits in both of Oakland's games since the All-Star break and will get a day to rest Sunday. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at third base and bat seventh in Peterson's place.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double-digit steals Peterson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Peterson recorded his 10th stolen base of the season as part of a double steal with rookie Zach Gelof in the sixth inning, marking his third straight season with double-digit swipes. The veteran now has a modest three-game hitting streak but continues to carry an uninspiring .212/.301/.314 slash line for the season.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in loss Peterson went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact Peterson closed out the first half on a high note with his first multi-hit effort since June 14. The veteran infielder has been mired in a prolonged 18-game slump since that point that had seen him produce just a .113/.176/.194 slash line across 69 plate appearances, and given the Athletics' non-contending status, it's certainly possible he increasingly cedes playing time to younger options during the second half of the campaign.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Peterson will hit the bench against lefty James Paxton and the Red Sox on Saturday.

Impact Peterson started against a lefty in Friday's series opener, but Brennan Bernardino was merely an opener in that contest. Peterson owns a career 52 wRC+ against southpaws, so it's no surprise to see him sit against Paxton. Aledmys Diaz will take over at the hot corner.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat versus lefty Peterson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Peterson will give way to Aledmys Diaz at third base while southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez takes the bump for Detroit. Peterson -- who also sat Tuesday against lefty Tarik Skubal -- is slashing just .171/.222/.171 in 46 plate appearances versus southpaws in 2023.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records ninth steal Wednesday Peterson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Peterson put together the only multi-hit effort of the night for the Rays and pulled within one stolen base of his third consecutive season with double-digit swipes. The veteran's recent hot streak at the plate continued as well, as he now has four multi-hit efforts in the last eight games, a stretch during which he's reached safely 16 times across 28 plate appearances.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits lineup Sunday Peterson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Though the Brewers are bringing the right-handed Freddy Peralta to the hill Sunday, the lefty-hitting Peterson will get a rare day off with the platoon advantage in his favor. Peterson had started each of Oakland's last seven games while going 10-for-24 with two home runs and three stolen bases, so his spot in the lineup still appears to be secure.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive at plate Saturday Peterson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in an extra-inning win over the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact Peterson scored the first run of the game in the fifth inning on a JJ Bleday fielder's choice and produced his second stolen base in as many games during what was another productive day at the plate. The veteran is now hitting .417 (10-for-24) over his last seven games, a surge that's boosted his batting average and OPS by 31 and 92 points, respectively.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another steal Friday Peterson went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Peterson cooled off at the plate somewhat after going 7-for-10 with two home runs and seven RBI over the last two games of the series against the Pirates. However, his seventh stolen base of the season leaves him just three shy of what would be a third straight double-digit tally in that category. Peterson's aforementioned two-game offensive outburst did give his batting average a much-needed boost over the Mendoza Line, but his current .655 OPS is still his lowest since 2019.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits Wednesday Peterson went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-5 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Peterson is now 7-for-9 with seven RBI over his last two games -- he'd gone 9-for-57 (.158) with two RBI in his previous 20 contests. Despite his recent offensive explosion, Peterson is still slashing a mediocre .225/.320/.343 with five homers, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases through 194 plate appearances. The veteran infielder should continue to see regular at-bats on a rebuilding Oakland team.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics take on the Pirates after Peterson's 5-hit game

The Oakland Athletics take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Jace Peterson had five hits against the Pirates on Tuesday

JUNE 7, 2023 • Associated Press

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Athletics take on the Pirates after Peterson's 5-hit game