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Joel Peralta | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (37) / 3/23/1976
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Joel Peralta filled in admirably with Fernando Rodney potentially unavailable on Friday, recording the final four outs to preserve a two-run lead and earn his first save of the season.
After the Orioles erupted for six runs in the eighth inning, Peralta was called upon to get the final out of the inning. He then stayed on to pitch a perfect ninth inning and preserve the wild win. With Fernando Rodney struggling, Peralta is certainly worth stashing if speculating for saves in mixed leagues. May 17 - 10:47 PM

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Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta (neck) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday morning in Rays camp.

Peralta had to withdraw from the 2013 World Baseball Classic because of a minor neck injury that he suffered last week while getting out of his car to buy a sandwich. But he should be fully recovered by Opening Day.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Feb 18 - 10:59 AM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta has officially withdrawn from pitching for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Peralta is dealing with a neck injury and doesn't want to fall too far behind. He shouldn't have an issue being ready for Opening Day, though, as long as he doesn't have a setback.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Feb 17 - 9:06 AM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta (neck) is expected to withdraw from pitching for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

The right-hander is still dealing with a neck injury, and the Rays understandably don't want him to push things but appearing in game action before he's ready. Peralta was signed to a new two-year deal over the winter.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Feb 15 - 12:43 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta didn't throw Wednesday because of a stiff neck.

Peralta said he tweaked his neck Tuesday morning while getting out of his Camaro to buy some sandwiches, which sets a high bar for the most entertaining injury of the season. The good news is that it doesn't sound like a big deal.
Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter
Feb 13 - 12:18 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta may not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Peralta was listed on the provisional roster for the Dominican Republic when it was announced last month, but he still hasn't made up his made about participating. He plans to talk with Rays' officials before making his final decision.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Feb 12 - 9:47 AM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta's two-year, $6 million contract with the Rays includes club options for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The deal was officially announced Tuesday. It was previously reported that his contract included a $2.5 million option for 2015, but the Rays also tacked on options for his age-40 and age-41 seasons. Peralta had a solid 3.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 84/17 K/BB ratio in 67 innings this past season.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 04:08:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Rays signed RHP Joel Peralta to a two-year, $6 million contract with a $2.5 million club option for 2015.

Peralta still has to pass a physical, but there aren't expected to be any problems there. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 3.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 84/17 K/BB ratio in 67 innings this past season for the Rays and should do well in his familiar setup role again in 2013.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 01:29:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays have agreed to terms with Joel Peralta.

Details of the new agreement haven't been disclosed. Peralta has registered an impressive 3.27 ERA and 9.7 K/9 in 147 appearances since joining the Rays before the start of the 2011 season, and should remain a reliable piece of the Tampa Bay bullpen in 2013.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 12:28:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta has dropped the appeal of his eight-game suspension.

Peralta, of course, received the eight games for having excessive pine tar on the inside of his glove during Tuesday's game. He'll begin serving the suspension Friday.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 03:44:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Joel Peralta has been suspended eight games.

Peralta will appeal the punishment and is available for Thursday night's series-finale against the Nationals. He was ejected Tuesday after umpires found excessive pine tar on the inside of his glove. That glove was confiscated and sent to the MLB offices in New York City.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Thu, Jun 21, 2012 03:59:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta's glove was sent to New York to be evaluated by MLB officials.

Peralta was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Nationals after umpires found a significant amount of pine tar on his glove. MLB is not expected to have a ruling on Wednesday, but the 26-year-old right-hander will likely face a minor suspension and a fine.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 12:26:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta was ejected from Tuesday's game for having a foreign substance on his glove.

Interesting. Nationals manager Davey Johnson had the umpire crew check Peralta's glove before the eighth inning even started, and he was sent to the showers after an investigation was completed. Peralta played for the Nats in 2010, which makes you think they knew going into the game that he usually has a little something on his glove. We probably haven't heard the end of this story.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 09:56:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta gave up two runs in his inning of relief Thursday, leaving him with a 16.20 ERA to date.

Peralta has thrown away his chance to occupy the closer's role in Kyle Farnsworth's absence. It looks like Fernando Rodney will keep getting the saves for the Rays.
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 05:26:00 PM
Joel Peralta - R - Rays

Joel Peralta's one-year contract with the Rays is worth $2.175 million.

The two sides agreed to the wage on Tuesday morning, avoiding arbitration. Peralta posted a 2.93 ERA and 61/18 K/BB ratio in 71 relief appearances this past year and will again serve as a setup man for the Rays in 2012.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 02:43:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
2Wil Myers
DH1Luke Scott
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Chris Archer
7Jake Odorizzi
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Alex Torres
9Josh Lueke
10Juan Carlos Oviedo
11Jeff Niemann