After losing the starting shortstop battle to Anthony Volpe during spring training, Oswald Peraza’s place in the Yankees‘ major-league roster appeared uncertain. Initially, the infielder didn’t resume where he left off in 2022 but instead took reps with the Triple-A RailRiders.
A Rocky Year of Call-ups: Limited Success but Unwavering Hope
Throughout the year, sporadic call-ups didn’t yield the success Peraza, or the fans for that matter, had hoped for. Struggling in his limited at-bats, Peraza was frequently sent back down, making it seem as though he’d never get the shot he deserved.