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Cubs Designate Lefty Luis Peralta for Assignment

6/21/2026

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Peralta Designated

The Chicago Cubs designated left-hander Luis Peralta for assignment on Sunday.
The move occurred during the Cubs’ series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley.
Peralta, 25, had not appeared for Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals in May.
He holds a 1-3 record with a 6.03 ERA in 37 MLB games for the Colorado Rockies.

Summary

Bieber Debut

Ernie Clement left early due to left-hip soreness and later mishandled a routine grounder at short.
With Addison Barger on injured list, the Blue Jays started Yohendrick Pinango and Jesus Sanchez in the corners and returned Daulton Varsho to centre field.
Myles Straw collided with Varsho on a deep fly ball, taking the greater impact.
Weather delays threaten Sunday series finale while Shane Bieber is set to debut on Monday.

History

Historical Context

In August 1994 the MLB Players Association walked out, starting a 232-day strike that canceled the postseason—the first World Series cancellation since 1904—and eliminated 948 games, costing owners about $580 million. The disruption forced clubs like the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays to release dozens of players, a volatility echoed as the Cubs designate Luis Peralta and the Blue Jays reshuffle after Ernie Clement’s injury.

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Peralta Designated

The Chicago Cubs designated left-hander Luis Peralta for assignment on Sunday.
The move occurred during the Cubs’ series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley.
Peralta, 25, had not appeared for Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals in May.
He holds a 1-3 record with a 6.03 ERA in 37 MLB games for the Colorado Rockies.

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