Losing Peralta is a blow, but Britton now has an opportunity to pitch his way to a playoff roster spot as the regular season comes to a close Zack Britton always hoped to rejoin the Yankees before the end of this season. On Thursday, that goal became a reality. New York will activate the left-handed reliever before starting a series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. Britton has not pitched in a major league game since Aug. 19 of last year, as he underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 9, 2021. While…