"Peralta made his MLB debut in '24, pitching 12.1 innings over 15 appearances and posting a 0.73 ERRA with 14 strikeouts. He was not quite as successful last season, with a 9.47 ERA and 16 strikeouts with 18 walks over 19 innings in 22 appearances."
"Control has been an issue for him, which isn't great for a guy who throws his 94-95 mph fastball over 70% of the time. That usage is down to around 59% at Triple-A this season, but he's walked 13 batters in 7.1 innings."
"He's also struck out 14, though that's not nearly enough to make up for 14 earned runs on 10 hits. I am not sure this ends in anything other than another DFA at some point this summer."
The Cubs have acquired left-handed reliever Luis Peralta from the Cardinals, who designated him for assignment. Peralta, now with his fifth organization since 2024, has struggled with control issues. He made his MLB debut in 2024, posting a 0.73 ERA in 12.1 innings but had a disappointing 9.47 ERA last season. His fastball usage is high, but he has walked 13 batters in 7.1 innings at Triple-A this season, raising concerns about his future with the team.
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