Senger Peralta: Everything you need to know

Peralta announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Instagram account Wednesday. Peralta didn't play anywhere in 2025 outside of a brief stint in winter ball, and he's decided not to pursue a contract for 2026. The 38-year-old retires after having slashed a healthy .278/.335/.448 over parts of 11 major-league seasons for four different teams. Peralta won one Silver Slugger and one Gold Glove.

Peralta went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs in a 6-2 win against the White Sox on Saturday. Peralta got the start at DH with Luis Arraez taking a turn at first base. Peralta took advantage of the opportunity, belting a solo shot in the fourth inning and adding a double in the eighth. It was just the second start in the Padres' past six games for Peralta, who has seen his role diminish since Fernando Tatis returned in early September from a lengthy stay on the injured list.