In a recent move that could bolster their bullpen depth, the Angels have signed left-hander Sammy Peralta to a minor league deal. After being designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this week, Peralta cleared waivers and opted to explore new opportunities rather than accept a minor league assignment. The Angels wasted no time in snapping him up.
Peralta's journey this season has been a bit of a whirlwind. He was initially claimed off waivers by the Rockies from the Brewers in early April.
Despite being called up to the majors multiple times, he only saw action in two games. During those outings, he allowed three earned runs over 2 2/3 innings.
However, he did achieve a personal milestone by making his first MLB start as an opener against the Rangers, paving the way for right-hander Tanner Gordon.
This isn't Peralta's first rodeo with the Angels. He previously joined the team on a minor league contract in May 2025. During that stint, he made it to the majors late in the season, where he pitched 10 2/3 innings, though he struggled with a 7.59 ERA.
What makes Peralta intriguing is his versatile pitch arsenal. Despite not having overpowering velocity-his four-seamer and sinker sit in the upper-80s-he compensates with a varied mix of pitches.
His sinker, added to his repertoire in 2025, has become his go-to pitch this year. Alongside it, he deploys a sweeper, slider, and changeup, each thrown at least 14% of the time.
This mix keeps hitters guessing and adds a layer of unpredictability to his outings.
As Peralta re-enters the Angels' fold, the team hopes his diverse pitching style can provide them with some much-needed depth and flexibility in the bullpen. If he can harness his varied arsenal effectively, he might just find a more permanent spot on the major league roster.
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