[4] The Yankees added Peraza to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season to protect him from being exposed in the Rule 5 draft.

On October 4, Peraza hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of Texas Rangers starter Jon Gray.

[12] The Yankees promoted Peraza to the major leagues on April 16 when Giancarlo Stanton went on the injured list.

[13] He began to start as a third baseman due to Josh Donaldson's injury, even though he had not played the position before.

[14] In 52 games for the Yankees, Peraza hit .191/.267/.272 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 4 stolen bases.