The New York Yankees reshaped their roster at the 2025 trade deadline, choosing certainty over lingering questions in the infield.

Ryan McMahon arrived to stabilize third base, while Jose Caballero, Amed Rosario, and Austin Slater were brought in for depth. That was just the tip of the iceberg.

Saying goodbye to a once-promising prospect

The biggest shift came when the Yankees finally cut ties with Oswald Peraza, sending him to the Los Angeles Angels.

Once viewed as a cornerstone infielder, Peraza’s time in pinstripes ended after hitting just .152 with three homers this season.

His struggles continued immediately in Los Angeles, where his offensive production collapsed even further with a shocking -6 wRC+.

Defensive talent couldn’t mask offensive struggles

Peraza always carried Gold

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