OSWALD PERAZA NEWS

Walker hits 2 homers as Astros beat Angels 6-1 after getting knocked out of playoff contention

Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Ward homers, Jansen earns 475th save as Angels avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Royals

Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Raleigh matches Mantle, M's beat Angels, take sole possession of AL West lead with 9th win in row

Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle’s season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Lo...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Homers off bench in loss Peraza went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Peraza hit his fifth homer of the season and his second as an Angel after coming into the game as a defensive replacement for Yoan Moncada (ankle). If Moncada misses additional time, Peraza could be a candidate to gain playing time at third base moving forward, though he'll have to compete with Luis Rengifo and Chris Taylor. Peraza is slashing a paltry .173/.234/.268 with 19 RBI, 23 runs scored and six stolen bases over 239 plate appearances between the Angels and the Yankees this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench in loss Peraza went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Peraza hit his fifth homer of the season and his second as an Angel after coming into the game as a defensive replacement for Yoan Moncada (ankle). If Moncada misses additional time, Peraza could be a candidate to gain playing time at third base moving forward, though he'll have to compete with Luis Rengifo and Chris Taylor. Peraza is slashing a paltry .173/.234/.268 with 19 RBI, 23 runs scored and six stolen bases over 239 plate appearances between the Angels and the Yankees this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on everyday role Peraza is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Peraza will take a seat for the second day in a row and for the third time in four games. Though Peraza had earned regular starts at first base to begin the month, he appears to have since been supplanted by Logan Davidson as the Angels' top option at the position.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on everyday role Peraza is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Peraza will take a seat for the second day in a row and for the third time in four games. Though Peraza had earned regular starts at first base to begin the month, he appears to have since been supplanted by Logan Davidson as the Angels' top option at the position.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Peraza isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact After going 3-for-17 with seven strikeouts in his last five games, Peraza will stay put in the Angels' dugout Saturday while the team sends out Logan Davidson to cover first base.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Thursday Peraza isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Peraza will receive a day to recollect himself Thursday after beginning September with a .572 OPS through 10 games. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Logan Davidson to step in as Los Angeles' first baseman and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Twins meet with series tied 1-1

The Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Travis d'Arnaud's RBI double in eighth inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Athletics

Jo Adell hit his 35th homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the At...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Staking claim to everyday role Peraza will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Though he'll be covering shortstop Sunday while Zach Neto gets a rare day of rest, Peraza appears to have emerged as the Angels' everyday first baseman in the continued absence of Nolan Schanuel (wrist). Peraza occupied first base in six of the Angels' previous seven contests, going 7-for-25 (.280 average) with one home run, one double, two walks, three stolen bases, three RBI and two runs during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Staking claim to everyday role Peraza will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Though he'll be covering shortstop Sunday while Zach Neto gets a rare day of rest, Peraza appears to have emerged as the Angels' everyday first baseman in the continued absence of Nolan Schanuel (wrist). Peraza occupied first base in six of the Angels' previous seven contests, going 7-for-25 (.280 average) with one home run, one double, two walks, three stolen bases, three RBI and two runs during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting stride at plate Peraza went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Peraza has struggled greatly at the plate this season, slashing .152/.212/.241 in 170 plate appearances with the Yankees before being traded to the Halos. The versatile infielder started his time in L.A. going 2-for-18, but he's begun to turn it around. In his last four games, Peraza is 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run, two stolen bases and four total RBI.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting stride at plate Peraza went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Peraza has struggled greatly at the plate this season, slashing .152/.212/.241 in 170 plate appearances with the Yankees before being traded to the Halos. The versatile infielder started his time in L.A. going 2-for-18, but he's begun to turn it around. In his last four games, Peraza is 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run, two stolen bases and four total RBI.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Farris wins MLB debut and Adell hits 2-run homer as Angels beat Royals 5-1

Mitch Farris pitched five effective innings to win his major league debut and Jo Adell hit a two-run homer that helped the Los Angeles Angels defeat the Kansas City Royals 5-1

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Soriano's stellar pitching and Peraza's homer lead Angels to shutout win over Astros

José Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over th...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

The 3 biggest bright spots from the Angels' dreadful month of August When Perry Minasian traded for Andrew Chafin, Luis García and Oswald Peraza at the trade deadline, he talked about wanting his core group to...

AUGUST 31 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Angels rally late, secure win over Astros Oswald Peraza delivered a tie-breaking, two-run single in the top of the ninth inning as the visiting Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-1 v...

AUGUST 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Angels rally in 9th to stun Astros, snap 3-game skid Luis Rengifo, Logan O’Hoppe, Matthew Lugo and Oswald Peraza deliver four straight hits in a tie game. Peraza’s two-run double to right field...

AUGUST 31 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Peraza comes up clutch in 9th as Angels beat Astros HOUSTON -- Oswald Peraza hit a go-ahead two-run single as part of a three-run ninth to snap the Angels’ three-game losing streak with a 4-1...

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

Peraza's clutch 2-run hit in the ninth lifts Angels over Astros 4-1

Oswald Peraza hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels snap a three-game losing skid by beating the Houston Astros 4-1

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Rangers get trio of 3-run homers and Seager goes deep in 20-3 blowout of Angels

Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Rengifo has tiebreaking RBI single in the 8th to back Kikuchi in the Angels' 2-1 win over the Reds

Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings, Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Oswald Peraza opens up on struggles with Yankees, reaffirms he can succeed with Angels Peraza hit just .190 with a .542 OPS over parts of four seasons in New York, spanning 145 games.

AUGUST 19 • NYTIMES.COM