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San Diego is building their pitching staff with former Yankees: Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez and starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe.

Why Yankees were willing to let Wandy Peralta walk

Wandy Peralta signed with the Padres on Wednesday, a free-agency decision that signals the departure of one of the Yankees’ most reliable relievers.

In his own quirky and clutch way, Peralta was beloved in the Yankees’ clubhouse and a rockstar to the club’s fan base, a veteran that blossomed into a high-leverage weapon with a rubber arm in pinstripes.

The lefty posted a 2.82 ERA over his three-year stint with the Yankees, a significant improvement from his production at the beginning of his career with the Reds and Giants. He was legitimately one of the best relief pitchers in baseball since the Yankees acquired him from San Francisco in 2021, a ground-ball machine with a knack for getting big outs.

With the team’s payroll already north of $300 million in 2024, the Yankees recently shifted their focus to low-cost relievers.

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