The San Diego Padres continue to generate buzz around the upcoming trade deadline, with left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta now drawing attention from other teams.
According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the veteran pitcher is actively being discussed in potential deals as the Aug. 3 cutoff approaches.
This interest comes at a pivotal moment for the Padres, who sit at .500 with a 50-51 record. While they trail by a significant margin in the NL West, they remain just a couple of games shy of a wild card spot. That positioning has left the front office, led by A.J. Preller, weighing whether to push forward as buyers or pivot toward selling assets.
Peralta, 34, has delivered steady work out of the bullpen all season. In 43 appearances, he carries a 1-1 record with a sharp 2.32 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. His performance reflects consistent improvement during his three years in San Diego, making him a dependable option for a team seeking bullpen help.
One standout stretch came in June, when Peralta threw 18 scoreless innings, showcasing the kind of dominance that could appeal to contenders. July opened on a tougher note, including a rough outing against the Dodgers that resulted in his first loss, but his overall body of work remains impressive.
Peralta has played for the Padres each of the last three seasons. Prior to that, he spent a couple of years with the New York Yankees, where he posted two impressive campaigns with ERAs in the 2s.
As a left-handed arm, Peralta brings added strategic value, particularly for clubs dealing with injuries or looking to bolster late-inning options.
His experience is solid if not extensive in October baseball, with 10 postseason appearances across an 11-year career. On the financial side, he is earning $4.45 million in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a player option available for 2027.
The Padres’ broader trade landscape also includes other names. Infielder and designated hitter Miguel Andujar, recently placed on the injured list with a wrist fracture, has been flagged as a possible piece to move if the team leans toward selling. Andujar has contributed at the plate this season but is set to hit free agency at year’s end.
For now, Peralta represents one of the more intriguing bullpen pieces on the market.
Teams in need of reliable relief depth may see him as a targeted addition to stabilize their postseason push, while the Padres must decide how his potential departure fits into their own competitive window.
As the deadline nears, his name is likely to remain part of the conversation.
