US EditionRighty Luis Perales Acquired by Washington From Boston for Lefty Jake Bennett in Swap of Prospects
Both prospects are recovering from Tommy John surgery; Perales averaged 14.97 strikeouts per nine innings in 2024, highlighting his high strikeout potential.
- On Monday, Washington acquired right-handed pitching prospect Luis Perales from Boston in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett in a swap of recovering pitchers.
- Both pitchers were returning from Tommy John surgery, with Luis Perales having the procedure in June 2024 and returning Sept. 13, while Jake Bennett had surgery in September 2023 and later resumed pitching.
- Perales and Bennett carried prospect pedigrees noted by major evaluators, with Luis Perales, 22, ranked by ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jake Bennett, 25, a 2022 second-round pick listed as Washington's No. 6 prospect by Baseball America.
- Perales' 14.97 strikeouts per nine in 2024 underscores his swing-and-miss profile, while Bennett went 2-5 with a 2.27 ERA after pitching for Class A Fredericksburg, High-A Wilmington and Double-A Harrisburg.
- The Associated Press provided information used in the report, noting Luis Perales, 22, and Jake Bennett, 25, highlight differing development timelines for Boston and Washington.
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Boston HeraldRed Sox flip top pitching prospect to Nationals for left-hander
Ever since Craig Breslow took over as Red Sox chief baseball officer, he’s brought in a steady supply of big-bodied arms with the physical tools to develop and maintain velocity as a starting pitcher. Monday night he brought in another pitcher fitting that profile. The Red Sox announced they have acquired left-hander Jake Bennett from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-hander Luis Perales. Neither has pitched in the majors, making th…
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Righty Luis Perales acquired by Washington from Boston for lefty Jake Bennett in swap of prospects
Right-hander Luis Perales has been acquired by Washington from Boston for left-hander Jake Bennett in an exchange of prospects recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox make unusual pitching prospect trade, ship Luis Perales to Washington for big LHP
As the Red Sox continue to search for a big bat to add to their lineup, they made an unusual trade Monday to shake up their pitching pipeline and shipped Luis Perales to Washington for a massive left-hander.
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