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Prominent Evaluator Explains Why Nationals Fans Should Be Excited About Luis Perales
- The Nationals acquired Luis Perales from the Red Sox in a direct 1-for-1 deal for Jake Bennett, per ESPN.
- Perales, 22, is coming off Tommy John surgery with limited 2025 action but is viewed as an upside play.
- Keith Law described Bennett as a potential back-end starter with definite major-league floor.
- Law noted Perales could become a starter if he improves his changeup and breaking balls.
- The trade is part of Washington's broader plan to chase upside arms for future contention.
- Bennett had been viewed as a potential part of the Nationals' rotation before trade discussions shifted.
- Bennett joined Boston's system as part of a one-for-one deal in December 2025.
- Perales is listed at 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds with a mix of fastball, sliders, and changeups.
- The article notes the Nats could develop Perales into a starter or bullpen piece depending on development.
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