Manager Scott Servais said Monday that Peralta will probably be the eighth inning guy in with Joaquin Benoit (shoulder) on the DL

Manager Scott Servais said Monday that Peralta "will probably be the guy we'll lean on" in the eighth inning with Joaquin Benoit (shoulder) on the DL, Bob Dutton the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

It's unclear who much time Benoit will require on the disabled list due to right shoulder inflammation, but Peralta is slated to take on higher-leverage situations. With more hold opportunities imminent, Peralta will look to parlay his success this season -- two earned runs, eight strikeouts and a .115 batting average against in eight innings -- to the new role.