Here’s the latest on how the Yankees‘ top prospects are performing in the minors…
Aug. 21, 6:00 p.m.
The Yankees are elevating outfielder Everson Pereira and third baseman Oswald Peraza from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of New York’s three-game series with the Washington Nationals, according to reports by YES Network’s Jack Curry and MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.
The 22-year-old Pereira is the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He is set to make his MLB debut after getting promoted from Double-A Somerset July 4. In 35 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pereira slashed .312/.386/.551 with 10 eight home runs and 33 RBI.
Peraza, 23, last played for the Yankees July 26. Through his 19 games with New York, he has slashed .173/.328/.192 while adding six RBI.
Peraza has spent the bulk of the 2023 season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, slashing .268/.357/.479 with 14 home runs, 15 stolen bases, and 36 RBI in 63 games.
Aug. 19, 7:45 p.m.
Everson Pereira continued his strong start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday afternoon’s 14-12 loss to the Worcester Red Sox.
The outfielder and No. 3 prospect in the Yanks system is now hitting .316 with a .938 OPS, eight homers, and 33 RBI through 34 games since receiving the promotion from Double-A.
Catcher Austin Wells also enjoyed a nice game at the plate for the RailRiders, driving in three runs on a pair of hits. The 24-year-old did, however, strike out four times on the day.
Oswald Peraza was the table-setter for the both of them out of the leadoff spot, reaching base three different times, including a pair of extra-base hits (home run and triple).
He also stole his 15th base and is now up to 14 homers, 36 RBI, and a .827 OPS on the year.
