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Angels and catcher Tyler Heineman agree to 1-year contract for $1,237,500, same salary as this year

Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year contract for $1,237,500, the same salary he made this year

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Back with Halos Peralta signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Friday and received an invitation to spring training.

Impact Peralta appeared in 14 games for the Angels this year, during which he gave up 14 earned runs in just 20.1 innings. His performance at the Triple-A level wasn't much better (6.75 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 50.2 IP), but the Angels will give him another chance to redeem himself in spring camp. He will likely open the season in the minors.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chooses free agency Peralta elected free agency Saturday.

Impact Peralta lost his spot on the 40-man roster when he was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. The veteran reliever ultimately decided to turn down that assignment and become a free agent instead. Peralta struggled over 16 appearances between the Rockies and Angels last year, posting a 6.65 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 23 innings while notching two holds and one blown save.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Angels outrighted Peralta to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster. Since he's been outrighted previously, Peralta has the ability to decline the assignment and become a free agent. He holds a career 5.64 ERA and 60:33 K:BB over 68.2 innings covering parts of four big-league seasons.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Moore and Bryce Teodosio rally Angels past Mariners 6-4

Christian Moore hit a two-run double and drove in three as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Connor Prielipp and Walker Jenkins lead Twins to 3-0 victory over Angels

Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels

Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Angels recalled Peralta from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Peralta has given up five earned runs over 5.2 major-league innings this season, but he'll be welcomed back into the Angels' bullpen in order to make up for the loss of Samy Natera (back). Peralta isn't likely to see much work outside of low-leverage situations.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to Triple-A The Angels optioned Peralta to Triple-A Salt Lake following Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact Peralta was recalled from the minors ahead of Friday's game, when he tossed two innings and allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three batters. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he's spent most of the 2026 season and has a 6.93 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 49.1 innings. Michael Fulmer's contract was selected by the Angels from Salt Lake in a corresponding move to bolster the Halos' bullpen.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ureña pitches Angels past Rangers 7-0 as Trout and Guzman lead offense with 3 hits apiece

Walbert Ureña allowed two hits in six innings, Mike Trout and Denzer Guzman led a 15-hit outburst with three singles and an RBI apiece, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Ra...

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Promoted by Halos The Angels selected Peralta's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact Peralta signed a minor-league contract with the Angels in late June and will now work out the team's bullpen after Shaun Anderson (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Peralta's numbers across 15 games with Salt Lake haven't been great, as he has a 9.37 ERA and 2.05 WHIP over 16.1 innings.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Halos Peralta struck out two batters and allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk over 1.1 innings Sunday in an appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake after signing a minor-league de...

Impact Peralta has caught on with his third organization of the season, after prior stops with the Brewers and Rockies. The 28-year-old lefty reliever saw his lone big-league action with Colorado, giving up three earned runs over 2.2 innings before the Rockies booted him off the 40-man roster June 21.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Rockies outrighted Peralta to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Peralta was removed from the 40-man roster earlier this week and subsequently passed through waivers. Since he's been outrighted previously, the southpaw has the ability to elect free agency. Peralta has yielded three earned runs over 2.2 frames during his brief time in the majors this season.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Rockies designated Peralta for assignment Sunday.

Impact Peralta will give up his spot on the 40-man roster to veteran right-hander John Brebbia, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. Before he was optioned to Triple-A on June 12, Peralta coughed up three earned runs on three hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in two appearances out of the Colorado bullpen across three stints with the big club this season.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Peralta to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Peralta was promoted from Triple-A on Sunday and gave up a solo homer while striking out three batters across two innings during his lone outing with the big club. He'll now end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Sean Sullivan, who was called up to start Friday's contest.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big-league club The Rockies recalled Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Peralta had one appearance with Colorado earlier this season, allowing two runs over two-thirds of an inning against Texas on May 19. He'll now get another chance to show the team what he can do. Righty reliever TJ Shook was optioned to Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Peralta was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Peralta will head back to Albuquerque after serving as the Rockies' opener in Tuesday's 10-0 loss to the Rangers, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out a batter and hitting another over two-thirds of an inning. In corresponding move, Blas Castano was recalled from Triple-A to replace Peralta in the big-league bullpen.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rocker's strong outing, Nimmo's homer, lift Rangers over Rockies, 10-0

Kumar Rocker tossed a career-high 7 2/3 innings, Brandon Nimmo homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 10-0

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Rangers into game 2

The Colorado Rockies play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Will work as opener Tuesday Peralta will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Peralta is lined up to make his first big-league appearance of 2026 after being called up from Triple-A on Friday. He'll be expected to work the first inning or so before making way for the bulk reliever, who looks to be Tanner Gordon, per Harding.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rockies recalled Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Peralta will give the club a fresh bullpen arm after Chase Dollander's (elbow) injury-shortened start Thursday in Pittsburgh. The southpaw was up with the Rockies for a bit in April but didn't make an appearance. Peralta holds a 3.79 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 19 innings with Albuquerque.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Peralta to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact Peralta was in the majors for only a few days and he did not make an appearance. The southpaw returns to Albuquerque, where he's posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 9.2 innings out of the bullpen.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies put pitcher Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list with right ulnar nerve inflammation

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right ulnar nerve inflammation

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Feltner goes on IL with right ulnar nerve inflammation The Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list with right ulnar nerve inflammation and called up left-hander Sammy...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Rockies recalled Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Peralta has collected a 3.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 9.2 innings in the bullpen at Albuquerque this season. The left-hander will provide the Rockies with a fresh relief arm.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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