The San Diego Padres will have Wandy Peralta back in their bullpen next season, as the veteran left-hander has opted into the final year of his contract worth roughly $4.5 million for 2027. The 35-year-old exercised his $4.45 million player…
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Wandy Peralta has exercised his $4.45 million player option to remain with the team for the 2027 season, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Peralta initially signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract with the Padres in January 2024, which featured opt-out opportunities after each of the first three seasons.
During the 2026 campaign, the 35-year-old left-hander posted a 3-3 record with a 3.61 ERA and 50 strikeouts across 77 1/3 innings in 65 relief appearances. Although Peralta experienced trade interest ahead of the August deadline, he remained in San Diego through the club's postseason run that concluded in the National League Division Series.
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