Wandy Peralta
Dominican baseball relief pitcher

Born
July 27th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2016 with the New York Yankees. Set career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts during the 2021 season with the Yankees. Contributed to the team's bullpen depth with consistent performances.
Debuted with the New York Yankees in 2016
Achieved career highs in 2021
Served as a reliable bullpen option
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