Luis Peralta (baseball)

Luis David Peralta Díaz (born January 6, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies.

Luis Peralta
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (2001-01-06) January 6, 2001 (age 25)
Moca, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 24, 2024, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average6.03
Strikeouts30
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Teams

Career

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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Peralta signed with Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent on July 3, 2017. He made his professional debut in 2018 with the Dominican Summer League Pirates. Peralta returned to the club in 2019, posting a 2–2 record and 2.01 ERA with 34 strikeouts across 14 appearances (6 starts).[1] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Peralta returned to action in 2021 with the rookie–level Florida Complex League Pirates. In 9 games (7 starts), he compiled an 0–3 record and 3.41 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 29 innings pitched.[3] Peralta spent the next two seasons with the Single–A Bradenton Marauders.[4] In 2022, he struggled to an 0–7 record and 6.41 ERA with 97 strikeouts over 19 games (18 starts). In 2023, Peralta posted an 0–3 record and 4.96 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 23 appearances.[5]

Peralta began the 2024 season with the High–A Greensboro Grasshoppers, recording an 0.60 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 3 saves over 19 appearances out of the bullpen. Following a promotion to the Double–A Altoona Curve, he logged a 1.86 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 2 saves across 7 outings.[6]

Colorado Rockies

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On July 29, 2024, the Pirates traded Peralta to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Jalen Beeks.[7] On August 23, Peralta was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, where he retired the first two batters he faced.[8]

Peralta was optioned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to begin the 2026 season.[9] In six appearances (one start) for Albuquerque, he struggled to an 0-2 record and 17.18 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 7+13 innings pitched. On April 21, 2026, Peralta was designated for assignment by Colorado.[10]

Chicago Cubs

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On April 27, 2026, Peralta was claimed off of waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[11] He did not make an appearance for the organization prior to being designated for assignment on May 1.[12] On May 3, Peralta was claimed off of waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[13]

Personal life

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Peralta's brother, Freddy, is also a professional baseball pitcher.[14]

References

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  1. "Luis Peralta - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  3. "Luis Peralta Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. "Luis Peralta Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  5. "Luis Peralta - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. Wright, Noah (July 13, 2024). "Underrated relief prospect is dominating minor leaguers in the Pirates' system". Rum Bunter. FanSided. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  7. Harding, Thomas (July 30, 2024). "Rockies add Luis Peralta in trade for Jalen Beeks". MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  8. McDonald, Darragh (August 23, 2024). "Rockies Select Luis Peralta". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  9. "Rockies Option Star Prospects to Minor Leagues as Opening Day Approaches". si.com. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  10. "Rockies Claim Blas Castaño, Designate Luis Peralta For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  11. "Cardinals Claim Luis Peralta". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. "Cardinals Designate Luis Peralta For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  13. "Cubs Claim Luis Peralta From Cardinals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  14. Harding, Thomas (September 2, 2024). "Luis Peralta standing out with Rockies". MLB.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
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