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Red Sox Acquire LHP Jake Bennett From Nationals for RHP Luis Perales in One-for-One Prospect Swap

The swap reflects a floor-for-ceiling philosophy, trading near-term reliability for long-term upside.

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Craig Breslow chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox before the game against the New York Mets at Fenway Park on May 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Luis Perales was the No. 5 prospect in Boston's system, per Baseball America.
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Overview

  • Both clubs confirmed the 1-for-1 trade, sending 25-year-old lefty Jake Bennett to Boston and 22-year-old flamethrower Luis Perales to Washington.
  • Bennett, a 2022 second-round pick, posted a 2.27 ERA over 19 appearances across three levels in 2025 and then led the Arizona Fall League with 25 strikeouts in 20 innings.
  • Perales recently returned from Tommy John surgery with a fastball touching 101 mph, showing elite velocity in the Arizona Fall League but inconsistent command and results.
  • Each pitcher is coming off Tommy John surgery (Bennett in September 2023, Perales in June 2024), and reports indicate both are expected to be ready for spring training.
  • Roster dynamics factored into evaluations, with both on 40-man rosters and Bennett holding three option years versus one for Perales, aligning with Boston’s near-term depth needs and Washington’s tolerance for a higher-variance arm.