Peralta will start Saturday's game against the Angels, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta was called up by the Tigers on Tuesday, and he tossed 1.1 scoreless relief innings and earned a hold in Tuesday's win over the Royals. He'll make his first start since 2017 in Saturday's contest, but he'll likely return to a bullpen role afterward since the Tigers' rotation will be able to rest during Monday's off day.

The Tigers recalled Peralta from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta receives his first trip to the big leagues this season after posting a 2.75 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 19.2 relief innings with Toledo. He's pitched in the majors during seven previous seasons with the Brewers and Royals, most recently posting a 3.67 ERA and 35:23 K:BB across 40.1 innings with Kansas City in 2019.

The Tigers reassigned Peralta (visa issues) to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta was unable to get into the country before the end of big-league spring training, but the Tigers expect him to resolve his visa situation before the start of the minor-league season in May. He'll likely need to impress over several games with Triple-A Toledo before Detroit entertains the idea of promoting him.

Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Wednesday that Peralta won't be able to resolve his visa issues in time to join the team for spring training, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta had been expected to compete for a bullpen role with the Tigers after signing a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league spring training, but his delayed arrival to the United States will end his bid for a roster spot. The 31-year-old is expected to report to the Tigers' minor-league camp in Lakeland, Fla. once his immigration status is resolved.

Peralta has been delayed by visa issues and has yet to arrive at camp, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Several players around the league faced similar delays getting back into the country, though most of those cases have resolved at this point. Peralta isn't one of the lucky ones, which could deal a significant blow to his already slim chances of making the team as a non-roster invitee.

Peralta signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers as a non-roster invitee Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta didn't appear in the majors during the 2020 season after he was released by the Royals in July. However, he'll now get to compete for a spot in Detroit's bullpen during spring training. The right-hander made 42 relief appearances for Kansas City in 2019, posting a 5.80 ERA and 24:19 K:BB over 40.1 innings.

Peralta was released by the Royals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After entering the season with a chance to close for the Royals, Peralta didn't come anywhere close to meeting expectations. He struggled to a 5.80 ERA in 40.1 innings, with a high 10.8 percent walk rate and a very low 13.6 percent strikeout rate. The 30-year-old is unlikely to receive much interest on the free-agent market, as his ERA has come in at 4.72 or above in four of the last five seasons.

The Royals designated Peralta for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta entered spring training as a candidate to close for the Royals but never gained much traction on that front. The right-hander ultimately wasn't able to lock down a key setup role, either, posting a 5.80 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 5.4 K/9 in 40.1 innings before the Royals decided to cut him from the 40-man roster. If no team is willing to trade for or put in a waiver claim for Peralta, he'll either have to accept an outright assignment to the minors or request a release.

Peralta (2-1) earned the win against the White Sox on Wednesday by giving up two hits and a walk over two innings. He had one strikeout and was charged with a blown save for allowing an inherited runner to score.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta entered with the bases loaded and nobody out during the eighth inning, and although he was unable to preserve the 3-2 lead, managed to get through the inning with the game still tied. The 29-year-old has allowed six runs over nine innings and has a 4:5 K:BB, but has not given up an earned run across his last three appearances.

Peralta secured the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Indians by not allowing a baserunner during the ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Peralta was able to grab his first save of the season -- and preserve the shutout -- by inducing three ground-ball outs to finish the game. The 29-year-old has 9.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 3:4 K:BB through his first six innings of the season.