Injury Update On Oswald Peraza Of the Yankees

TAMPA — After playing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oswald Peraza experienced a resurgence of shoulder soreness, and Aaron Boone of The Post said that imaging tests were anticipated to ascertain the severity of the issue.

At approximately noon on Thursday, Peraza was spotted leaving Steinbrenner Field in street clothes, just as other players were showing up for a workout before the team’s night game against the Tigers.

According to Boone, Peraza saw him early on Thursday and said that his shoulder was bothering him once more.
The Yankees manager persisted in expressing his opinion that the injury is not significant.

Nevertheless, Peraza missed work from February 25 to Tuesday due to shoulder stiffness. On Tuesday, he played shortstop; on Wednesday, he played second base.

Regarding Peraza’s status, I texted Brian Cashman, but he didn’t reply.

Even in good condition, Peraza, 23, was by no means a lock for a berth on the squad.

The Yankees have made it apparent that rather than continuing to play infrequently in the majors as a utility infielder, he could be better off taking daily at-bats at Triple-A.
But it’s obvious that any injury setback, no matter how small, would reduce his chances of making the Yankees team.

Oswaldo Cabrera might be the backup infielder, and Kevin Smith is still competing for a spot in camp as a non-roster invitee.