Peralta, who is indeed Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta’s younger brother, is the highest debutant on this edition of the Purple Row Prospects list. The 24-year-old lefty reliever was acquired in the Jalen Beeks trade near the trade deadline last year in the midst of a breakout season, then he rocketed to a successful MLB debut. It was a sudden breakout, considering Peralta had been signed all the way back in July 2017 as a starter by the Pittsburgh Pirates for $110k.
Mid-season 2024 Rank: NR
High Ballot: 9
Mode Ballot: 23
Future Value: 40+, set-up reliever
Contract Status: 2024 Trade (Pittsburgh), Dominican Republic, 40 Man Roster, three options remaining
MLB ETA: Now
Peralta didn’t come stateside until 2021 and wasn’t in full-season ball until 2022, after he’d already been eligible for the Rule 5 draft.