The Cubs have brought in three veteran hitters on non-roster deals - can any actually make the Opening Day roster?
You can’t throw a rock in Mesa without hitting a fringey post-prime big leaguer the Cubs have signed to a minor league deal. Shortly after the reports that they had brought David Peralta in as a non-roster invitee comes news that they’ve inked a similar deal with former Met and National Dominic Smith.
While many Chicago Cubs fans have been waiting for a particular free-agent outfielder/first baseman to sign with the team, the Club reportedly have signed a different outfielder and a different first baseman.
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed a former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder — but it might not be the one fans have been patiently waiting for.
The Chicago Cubs started their offseason in surprising fashion by firing manager David Ross and hiring Craig Counsell away from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs were speculated as a potential landing spot for Shohei Ohtani but ultimately fell out of the race for the two-way superstar.
The Cubs are in agreement with corner outfielder David Peralta on a deal.
Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training in about two weeks but a slow offseason means there are still plenty of free agents out there.
David Peralta was signed to a one-year contract to join the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2023 season, providing them with a needed left-handed outfield bat.
Peralta regressed to a sub-.300 OBP and an 82 wRC+. David Peralta was one of several Dodgers veterans in 2023 to have been brought in on a one-year deal.
Among the new additions to the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the 2023 season was signing David Peralta to a one-year contract. His deal was for a $6.5 million base salary but included incentives for days on the active roster.
The Dodgers signed, at the time, nine-year veteran outfielder David Peralta to a one-year $6.5MM deal. A bargain for an above-average defensive player with good platoon splits.
After spending parts of nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, David Peralta returned to the National League West by signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year, $6.5 million contract last offseason.
In the aftermath of the NLDS, news broke that Dodgers outfielder David Peralta underwent surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left arm. According to Jack Harris, Peralta sustained the injury sometime around the All-Star break but continued to play through it.
Outfielder David Peralta underwent a flexor tendon repair procedure on his left/throwing arm, reports Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. The impending free agent is expected to be throwing and hitting again by March.
As the Dodgers head into the offseason, they have some big decisions to make, not only in free agency as a whole but also regarding the expiring contracts of their players, as well.
Despite being major underdogs, the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers and are making the most of it. Considering how some of those comments bordered on arrogance, they certainly have the right.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost one former Gold Glove winner this offseason but are now bringing in another one.
The New York Yankees have taken a conservative and patient approach filling the vacant left field position.
The Rays acquired David Peralta, and the Diamondbacks will get catching prospect Christian Cerda in return.
The Diamondbacks are firmly heading towards selling territory and Peralta is a player who is reportedly available.
Peralta began his pro career with St. Louis back in 2004 before being released in 2009, and he has since gone on to become a solid contributor over seven MLB seasons with the D-backs.
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