35-year-old David Peralta is now off the free agent market as he moves to Los Angeles post a deal with the Dodgers.
New York Yankees toiled hard the whole off-season in search of an outfielder for the left field. They lost Andrew Benintendi in free agency as the former signed a five-year contract worth $75 million with the White Sox. Ever since, the Yanks’ front office has gone on a mad spree to acquire an outfielder with a specialty in left-field.
However, till now, the club has been unsuccessful in its desperate attempts. They had many options on the free agent market. But the delay in negotiations led to the loss of crucial outfielders. Moreover, the Yanks are running out of luck on the trade front. And another bad news has struck the Bombers’ camp as they lose yet another outfielder in free agency.
Yankees Lose David Peralta As The Latter Sign With LA Dodgers
Post Andrew’s departure, the New York Yankees started looking for options in the free-agent market. The front office laid its eyes on three potential candidates, Jurickson Porfar, David Peralta, and Bryan Reynolds. While negotiations with Porfar are on hold due to payroll issues, the Bryan Reynolds trade did not come through due to the Pirates’ ridiculous ask.
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are all set to lose David Peralta to LA. According to Jeff Passon of ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with David Peralta, and the former is all set to welcome the outfielder. The Dodgers are likely to offer a one-year contract worth $6.5 million, with added $1.5 million incentives. Moreover, the deal will be announced once Davis clears the physical test. The 35-year-old is a former Diamondback who moved to Tampa Bay in 2022. On top of that, the outfielder won a silver slugger award in 2018 and a golden glove in 2019.
Yankees Fans Raged Over Peralta’s Sign-In With Dodgers
The New York Yankees fans are miffed with the front office as they lose yet another potential left fielder in David Peralta. The fans accused the front office of incompetence and said the team is losing one outfielder after another while the officials just nap at the back. David was someone the Yankees genuinely had targeted. However, the cash issues are a big reason why the front office is holding back.
As the luxury tax regulation comes into play, the Yankees’ hands are tied. They are unable to make any more sign-ins as the club has met the luxury tax threshold, and crossing that would lead to heavy tax duties. That’s the primary reason the Yanks have been unable to strike a deal with either Jurickson Profar or David Peralta. Furthermore, the New York Yankees will now need to find an in-house solution to the left-field woes. Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera are the primary contenders for the spot.
