Peterson was released by the Diamondbacks on Monday, per MLB's transaction log.
Peterson was designated for assignment Friday, and he'll hit the open market after failing to draw interest elsewhere. He went 1-for-22 with one RBI and two runs over 14 appearances prior to being released.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: DFA'd by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks designated Peterson for assignment Friday.
Peterson was unable to make the most of his opportunities after shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) was placed on the 10-day IL on April 7. Peterson hasn't recorded a hit since April 5, and he has reached base just four times over 26 plate appearances this season. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks recalled Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Makes rare start
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Peterson started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Giants.
Peterson, who extended a hitless run to 18 at-bats, made just his fourth start of the season. The lack of opportunities may explain his .045 batting average. At the time of shortstop Geraldo Perdomo's knee injury earlier this month, the lefty-hitting Peterson was in position to fill a strong side of a platoon, but that never materialized. Both Kevin Newman and Blaze Alexander continue to get work against right-handers.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Starts at shortstop
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Peterson started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.
With primary shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) dealing with right knee discomfort -- and expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday -- the lefty-hitting Peterson filled in at shortstop against Atlanta right-hander Spencer Strider. Peterson was eventually pinch hit for by Blaze Alexander in the eighth inning against lefty Aaron Bummer. It's unclear how long Perdomo will be unavailable, and shortstop should be covered by a combination of Peterson (against righties) and Alexander (lefties). Atlanta is throwing left-hander Max Fried on Saturday.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Could be needed at shortstop
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Peterson could be needed to fill-in at shortstop if Geraldo Perdomo's knee injury prevents him from playing Friday. Peterson went 0-for-2 after entering Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Yankees as a pinch hitter and second baseman.
Perdomo was injured while rounding first base and removed from the game in the 10th inning. He'll get some time to heal with a day off Thursday before a weekend series in Atlanta. If the injury lingers, the lefty-hitting Peterson and righty Blaze Alexander are poised to start, likely depending on the handedness of the opposing starter. Right-hander Spencer Strider is scheduled to throw for Atlanta on Friday.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Logs first plate appearance
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Peterson entered Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Yankees as a pinch hitter and walked.
It was the second overall appearance for Peterson and his first time at the plate this season. He pinch hit for rookie Blaze Alexander, who started at DH, in the eighth inning and finished the game at second base. Peterson's versatility will keep him around, and he could provide value in the steals category, but he'd need regular opportunities to do that.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Gets starts at shortstop
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Peterson has started at shortstop in spring games Tuesday and Wednesday while Geraldo Perdomo (lower body) was rested.
Perdomo tweaked his lower half while sliding in Monday's game and has not played since, with the Diamondbacks giving him time off until the weekend. Peterson is among several players in camp capable of playing shortstop, including Elvis Andrus, Kevin Newman and Emmanuel Rivera.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Back in action Monday
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Peterson (wrist) is starting at third base and batting second for the Diamondbacks on Monday in his return to Cactus League play.
Peterson was held out of games for nearly a week because of inflammation in his right wrist, but he's feeling better now and has returned to action. The 33-year-old is set up for a utility role in Arizona this season.
Peterson experienced inflammation in his right wrist Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Peterson had imaging done on his wrist that revealed no structural damage. He will be shut down for a few days, but manager Torey Lovullo said he's not worried about Peterson missing Opening Day.
Peterson was added to the Diamondbacks' World Series roster Friday.
Peterson was part of Arizona's roster for the Wild Card Round before being removed for the NLCS, but he's now back on the roster for the Fall Classic. Slade Cecconi -- who replaced Peterson on the NLCS roster -- has been removed. Evan Longoria is just 5-for-37 with 17 strikeouts this postseason, so it's possible Peterson sees some action at third base, at least against right-handed pitching.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Absent from NLCS roster
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Peterson is not on the Diamondbacks' NLCS roster.
Peterson was a late addition to Arizona's NL Wild Card roster as a replacement for Jake McCarthy (oblique) and he wound up receiving just one plate appearance combined between that series and the NLDS. The Diamondbacks are going with pitcher Slade Cecconi on their NLCS roster over Peterson.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Added to NL Wild Card Series roster
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Peterson was added to Arizona's roster on Tuesday for its NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Brewers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Peterson was initially left off the Diamondbacks' roster, but he will be a last-minute replacement for Jake McCarthy (oblique), who injured himself during batting practice Tuesday. Peterson will give the D-backs depth at multiple positions as they look to get past Milwaukee.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Left off roster for Round 1
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Peterson did not make the roster for the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee.
Acquired from the Athletics at the Aug. 1 trade deadline, Peterson wound up slashing just .183/.276/.258 with zero homers and four steals in 41 games (106 plate appearances) for Arizona. Evan Longoria and Emmanuel Rivera will be the options at third base in the Diamondbacks' best-of-three series versus the Brewers.
Peterson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Peterson has just four steals this season, two of which have come over his last three games. He's seen spotty playing time in September, going 8-for-39 (.205) with four walks over 16 contests this month. The third baseman is slashing .213/.304/.310 with six home runs, 37 RBI, 35 runs scored, 10 doubles and four triples over 133 games between Arizona and Oakland this season.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Out of lineup
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Peterson will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Astros, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
Peterson's off days tend to come against southpaws, but he sits Saturday against righty Justin Verlander. Evan Longoria will get the start at the hot corner.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Takes seat Thursday
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Peterson is not in the lineup Thursday against the White Sox.
Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth for the visiting Diamondbacks. Peterson handled the hot corner in the first two games of Arizona's three-game series at Chicago and went 0-for-7 with a walk and a stolen base.
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Diamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Steals base in win
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Peterson started at third base and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 15-4 win over the White Sox.
Peterson registered his career-high 14th steal during Arizona's six-run fifth inning. The lefty hitter is in a rotation at third base with Evan Longoria and Emmanuel Rivera, normally getting starts against right-handers but not as part of a strict platoon.
