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Angels Clear Two Roster Spots
Angels send two players to minors after clearing waivers.
In brief
Angels send two players to minors after clearing waivers. Los Angeles Angels outright pitcher Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero to Triple-A Salt Lake after they cleared waivers. Originally reported by Los Angeles Angels On SI.
Angels clear two roster spots
Los Angeles Angels officially freed two players from their 40-man roster on Thursday.
Pitcher Sammy Peralta sent to minors
Sammy Peralta, a 28-year-old left-hander, was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake after clearing waivers.
Catcher Sebastián Rivero sent to minors
Sebastián Rivero, a 27-year-old catcher, was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake after clearing waivers.
Rivero's 2026 season stats
Rivero slashed .245/.286/.283 in 24 games with the Angels, spending most of the season in the minors.
Peralta's 2026 season stats
Peralta made 14 relief appearances for the Angels, going 0-0 with a 6.20 ERA and 31 hits across 20.1 innings.
Rivero's minor league performance
Rivero hit .267/.325/.333 with one home run and 12 RBIs in 29 games with the Bees.
Peralta's career stats
Peralta has a 5.64 ERA in 46 career MLB games for the Angels, Rockies, and White Sox over four seasons.
Rule 5 draft implications
The moves give the Angels space to protect two minor league players from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to the 40-man roster.
What to remember
Los Angeles Angels outright pitcher Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero to Triple-A Salt Lake after they cleared waivers.
