As the New York Yankees prepare to reintegrate Josh Donaldson back from a hamstring injury into a regular role, it’s reasonable to question why they aren’t providing more playing opportunities to Oswald Peraza.
Given that Peraza remains under control for six additional years, it would seem beneficial to allocate development time to him now. It’s possible they will hand him a chance to win the 3B position in 2024, but he’s ready to take on the challenge.
The Yankees cannot trust Josh Donaldson:
Donaldson, coming off one of his least productive offensive seasons, is set to resume his key position at third base.