It appears we underrated Jace Peterson. He doesn’t have Peraza’s speed but is said to be superior defensively and is better at getting on base. Peraza is hitting .286 but has walked only 12 times, good for a .323 OBP, about .30 points below Jace.
Peraza has been playing some CF, but there’s no great need there. Cameron Maybin’s renaissance looks increasingly legit, and Mallex Smith has a .423 OBP and 21 steals at Mississippi.
Plus, 18-year-old Ozhaino Albies, playing SS for Rome, continues to impress, batting .318 with 22 SB and a .378 OBP.
A shortstop with speed has plenty of value, much more than a part-time OF. I would trade Peraza for another prospect, preferably a catcher or third baseman with some pop from the right side
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