Joel Peralta filled in admirably with Fernando Rodney potentially unavailable on Friday, recording the final four outs to preserve a two-run lead and earn his first save of the season.

After the Orioles erupted for six runs in the eighth inning, Peralta was called upon to get the final out of the inning. He then stayed on to pitch a perfect ninth inning and preserve the wild win. With Fernando Rodney struggling, Peralta is certainly worth stashing if speculating for saves in mixed leagues.

Joel Peralta (neck) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday morning in Rays camp.

Peralta had to withdraw from the 2013 World Baseball Classic because of a minor neck injury that he suffered last week while getting out of his car to buy a sandwich. But he should be fully recovered by Opening Day.

Joel Peralta (neck) is expected to withdraw from pitching for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

The right-hander is still dealing with a neck injury, and the Rays understandably don't want him to push things but appearing in game action before he's ready. Peralta was signed to a new two-year deal over the winter.