Joel Peralta earned his American League-leading 23rd hold by striking out the only batter he faced in Thursday's victory against the Twins.

Peralta is enjoying a typically stellar season under the radar, boasting a 3.29 ERA and 1.07 WHIP as Fernando Rodney's setup man. Peralta has out-pitched Rodney, but Tampa Bay's closer hasn't done enough damage to lose his job. Peralta remains a valuable commodity in holds leagues.

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Joel Peralta has officially withdrawn from pitching for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Peralta is dealing with a neck injury and doesn't want to fall too far behind. He shouldn't have an issue being ready for Opening Day, though, as long as he doesn't have a setback.

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.

Joel Peralta didn't throw Wednesday because of a stiff neck.

Peralta said he tweaked his neck Tuesday morning while getting out of his Camaro to buy some sandwiches, which sets a high bar for the most entertaining injury of the season. The good news is that it doesn't sound like a big deal.

Joel Peralta may not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Peralta was listed on the provisional roster for the Dominican Republic when it was announced last month, but he still hasn't made up his made about participating. He plans to talk with Rays' officials before making his final decision.

Joel Peralta's two-year, $6 million contract with the Rays includes club options for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The deal was officially announced Tuesday. It was previously reported that his contract included a $2.5 million option for 2015, but the Rays also tacked on options for his age-40 and age-41 seasons. Peralta had a solid 3.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 84/17 K/BB ratio in 67 innings this past season.

Rays signed RHP Joel Peralta to a two-year, $6 million contract with a $2.5 million club option for 2015.

Peralta still has to pass a physical, but there aren't expected to be any problems there. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 3.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 84/17 K/BB ratio in 67 innings this past season for the Rays and should do well in his familiar setup role again in 2013.

Marc Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays have reached a contract agreement with Joel Peralta.

Joel Peralta was reinstated from his suspension on Saturday June 30.

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Joel Peralta has been suspended eight games.

Peralta will appeal the punishment and is available for Thursday night's series-finale against the Nationals. He was ejected Tuesday after umpires found excessive pine tar on the inside of his glove. That glove was confiscated and sent to the MLB offices in New York City.

Joel Peralta's glove was sent to New York to be evaluated by MLB officials.

Peralta was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Nationals after umpires found a significant amount of pine tar on his glove. MLB is not expected to have a ruling on Wednesday, but the 26-year-old right-hander will likely face a minor suspension and a fine.

Joel Peralta gave up two runs in his inning of relief Thursday, leaving him with a 16.20 ERA to date.

Peralta has thrown away his chance to occupy the closer's role in Kyle Farnsworth's absence. It looks like Fernando Rodney will keep getting the saves for the Rays.

Joel Peralta's one-year contract with the Rays is worth $2.175 million.

The two sides agreed to the wage on Tuesday morning, avoiding arbitration. Peralta posted a 2.93 ERA and 61/18 K/BB ratio in 71 relief appearances this past year and will again serve as a setup man for the Rays in 2012.

The Rays and RHP Joel Peralta avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year contract.

No word yet on the financial terms of the deal, but Peralta earned $925,000 in 2011 and stands to get a sizeable raise. The 35-year-old posted a 2.93 ERA in 71 relief appearances this past year, fanning 61 batters and issuing only 18 walks across 67 2/3 innings.

Joel Peralta notched his sixth save of the season in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.

Kyle Farnsworth looked good in his return to action Saturday, but evidently Rays manager Joe Maddon isn't ready to put him back in the closer role year, or perhaps not ready to pitch him in back-to-back games. Peralta has converted all five save chances since The Farns went down, and he's allowed just one run over his last 16 outings.

Joel Peralta nailed down his fifth save of the season in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Red Sox.

Peralta came on to record the final out of the eighth inning before pitching around a two-out Jacoby Ellsbury double in the ninth. The right-hander has notched saves in consecutive games and converted three opportunities over the last week. The Rays are hoping Kyle Farnsworth will be ready by Thursday, but until then, it's clear Peralta is the man to look to for saves in Tampa.

Joel Peralta notched his second save of the season in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.

Kyle Farnsworth was unavailable due to a tender elbow. Peralta retired the Blue Jays in order and would have to be considered the favorite if Farnsworth's condition lingers. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 3.28 ERA and 50/17 K/BB ratio over 57 2/3 innings this season.

The Rays plan to rest Joel Peralta for a few days.

Peralta has had quite a workload this season, appearing in an AL-leading 47 games to this point. He admits to being a little worn out. "[My arm is] a little bit tired," he said. "[The coaching staff] already talked to me, and they are going to give me some rest -- a couple days, at least. Leading the league [in relief appearances] is not one of my goals." The Rays have already shortened his throwing program between outings and manager Joe Maddon said more steps might need to be taken in order to protect him. "We'll try to give him a little more rest, and only try to utilize him in the moments that we absolutely need him," Maddon said.