Jose Peraza

Jose Peraza is the favorite to win Boston’s everyday second base job over Michael Chavis.

Fantasy Impact

Peraza was expected to share second base duties with Michael Chavis, but this recent report has him as the favorite to win the job. He hit .233 (7-for-30) and two runs scored over 12 Grapefruit League appearances. The most likely scenario is that both players are in a platoon, where Chavis moves over to first base against lefties. If Peraza can win the starting second base gig, he is worth a late-round flyer in all league formats.

Jose Peraza went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored on Saturday in a loss against the Yankees in a Grapefruit League battle.

Fantasy Impact

Peraza is battling Michael Chavis for the starting second base job in spring and if the infielder can win the position he will be worth adding in deeper fantasy formats. Keep an eye on updates concerning who wins the job.

Robert Murray, previously of The Athletic, reports the Red Sox have come to terms with Jose Peraza on a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Jon Heyman adds that the deal is worth close to $3 million and includes incentives. The 25-year-old struggled in 2019 but should serve as a super-utilityman for the Red Sox in 2020.

Utilityman Jose Peraza was non-tendered by the Cincinnati Reds ahead of Monday's deadline, according to reports. He will now become a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

After hitting .288 with 14 home runs and 23 stolen bases in 632 at-bats in 2018, Peraza hit just .239 with six home runs and seven stolen bases across 376 at-bats in 2019. Still, he will be just 26 years old and can play multiple positions, so he should find a home on an MLB roster somewhere this offseason.

Jose Peraza went 2-for-2 with two doubles in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Peraza was one of three Reds hitters to record multiple hits, but the rest of the lineup could not produce. Peraza is batting .243 with six homers, 33 RBI, and 32 runs scored this season.