Yankees rumors: 3 players Brian Cashman should have traded at the deadline, but didn’t
By Scott Rogust
Yankees trade Brian Cashman should’ve made but didn’t No. 2: Wandy Peralta
When looking at the New York Yankees’ bullpen, they had plenty of tradable players to get some sort of return from interested teams. Look at how much the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals received for Paul Sewald and Jordan Hicks, respectively. So, general manager Brian Cashman should have heeded notice and flipped some relief pitchers for any sort of return, especially for impending free agents.
One that fits the category was Wandy Peralta, a left-handed option that throws in late-game situations and does quite well in that role. Peralta would be a good fit for the teams looking to make the postseason. After all, having reliable options to come out of the bullpen and hold a lead or escape a jam is a must.
In 47 games this season, Peralta recorded a 2.29 ERA, a 1.195 WHIP, 4 walks, 32 strikeouts, and 21 walks over 39.1 innings.
Now, the Yankees are in danger of watching Peralta leave for nothing in return as a free agent. Not the wisest of moves from Cashman.