Oswald Peraza taking outfield reps in possible realistic Yankees scenario after roster crunch

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.The Yankees needed to make a roster move Monday to facilitate designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton’s activation from the 60-day injured list for the first time this season.They decided to designate versatile Pablo Reyes for assignment while expanding the utility role of former top infield prospect Oswald Peraza.The 25-year-old Peraza has been working with coach Luis Rojas on positioning and throws from the outfield in recent days at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium, and manager Aaron Boone believes Peraza is capable of being used for the first time out there, if needed.“With our roster now, we’re making sure he gets some reps out there, because that could become a realistic thing,” Boone said before Monday’s 1-0, 11-inning loss to the Angels in The Bronx.

“In the course of a game, you’re pinch running, you’re making a substitution.So just to try and add a little more versatility to him.”Peraza has started 30 games this season: 24 at third base, four at second and two at shortstop in place of starter Anthony Volpe.

He never has appeared as an outfielder in a game in the minor leagues or during part of four seasons with the Yanks.Reyes had made nine outfield appearances for the team this season, including one start, and 67 over eight big-league seasons with five teams.Jazz Chisholm Jr.has taken over at third base since returning June 3 from a six-week stint on the injured list, and DJ LeMahieu mostly has manned second base since he was activated in mid-May.The work in the outfield simply gives Peraza — and the Yankees — another option.“We don’t have a lot of flexibility, so there’s going to come a time where we have to be comfortable with it.

Or get comfortable being uncomfortable,” Boone said.“But I think ‘Oz’ will handle it well.“He’s such a good athlete, he’s obviously such a good de...