Yankees Announce Promotion for Big-Time MLB

After their worst single month in more than 30 years,

The New York Yankees are turning to the league system for a potential boost.

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The Yankees announced this evening that they have promoted

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shortstop Oswald Perza, their No. 3 prospect, from Triple-A.

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According to MLB Pipeline, 22-year-old Perazza is ranked 53rd in baseball.

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The Yankees struggled with shortstop position throughout the season,

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The Yankees will give Peraza a chance to start and prove himself.

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After leading 15 games in AL East on July 9, the Yankees

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are only six games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays as of tonight.

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