# Angels Clear Two Roster Spots

> Angels send two players to minors after clearing waivers.
- Title: Angels Clear Two Roster Spots · Los Angeles Angels On SI
- Summary: Angels send two players to minors after clearing waivers. Los Angeles Angels outright pitcher Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero to Triple-A Salt…
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- Source: Los Angeles Angels On SI — https://si.com/mlb/angels/onsi/angels-immediately-clear-2-roster-spots-outright-pitcher-and-catcher-to-minors
- Published: 2026-10-29T18:48:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles angels, sammy peralta, sebastián rivero, triple-a salt lake, mlb, rule 5 draft, roster spots, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Los Angeles Angels outright pitcher Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero to Triple-A Salt Lake after they cleared waivers.