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Teams across Major League Baseball have had Sept. 1 circled on their calendars for some time since that meant rosters expanded from 26 to 28 men. And for the Washington Nationals, there was a lot of speculation about who they might promote.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Nationals To Recall Luis Perales For MLB Debut

The Nationals are recalling right-hander Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester, as first reported on X by @saborio30play. Washington optioned righty Jake Bird after tonight’s loss to Colorado.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 18

Nationals Might Call Up Luis Perales in Different Role Than Expected

A storyline to keep an eye on when it comes to how the Washington Nationals might finish this season is who they could promote from their minor league ranks.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 24

The Washington Nationals should convert Luis Perales into a reliever

As we all know, the Nationals need guys with louder stuff in the bullpen. They rank last in stuff+ and whiff rate among relievers. However, I think they have a potential solution sitting in their Triple-A rotation.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 23

Nationals Place Key Offseason Addition on Minor League Injured List

During the offseason, new president of baseball operations didn't do a ton to put his thumb on the scale when it came to reshaping their major league roster, but he did make three notable trades.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10

Two Nationals Minor League Pitchers Are Top 10 in Notable Metric

As the Washington Nationals begin their weekend road series against the Milwaukee Brewers, all eyes will be on the pitching staff. Following a rough week from both the starting rotation and bullpen, there are major concerns about how those units will perform across the entire season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9

High-Upside Nationals Prospect Highlighted as 'Potential Impact Callup'

There is a lot to think about for the Washington Nationals' front office and coaching staff when it comes to how this pitching unit is going to look for the rest of the season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 12

Nationals Once Again Connected to Collegiate Flamethrower in Latest Mock Draft

The Washington Nationals have the 11th overall pick in the 2026 draft, and it will be a huge first year for Paul Toboni and his front office when it comes to adding even more talent to this pipeline.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 11

What I saw on the Washington Nationals back fields

The Washington Nationals were playing the Marlins in Jupiter yesterday, but that was not where I wanted to be. I learned that the Nats prospects were playing in some backfield games against the Astros prospects.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 6

Luis Perales’ Fastball Is In A Tier Of Its Own

Luis Perales made his Nationals Spring Training debut in the 4th inning versus the New York Mets yesterday, recording a scoreless inning with one walk allowed.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 5

New Nationals Prospect Luis Perales Flashed His Elite Stuff in Team Debut

The second notable trade of the Paul Toboni era saw the Washington Nationals send high-floor left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett for high-ceiling right-handed pitcher Luis Perales.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 5

Washington Nationals announce a stacked Spring Breakout roster

On March 19th at 4:30 PM EST, the Nationals are playing in the Spring Breakout game against the Cardinals. The Spring Breakout game is a very cool concept the MLB introduced a few years ago where teams top prospects play against each other in a showcase event.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 3

Could Luis Perales make an impact for the Washington Nationals earlier than expected?

One of the most interesting moves the Nats have made this offseason is when they acquired Luis Perales from the Red Sox for Jake Bennett. It was a rare prospect for prospect trade, which saw the Nats acquire Perales, who has an electric arm.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 23

Nationals Boss Tells Fans What They Should Expect From Luis Perales in 2026

One of the most notable moves the Washington Nationals made so far this offseason was pulling off a prospect-for-prospect trade that sent left-hander Jake Bennett to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Luis Perales.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 20

The Washington Nationals have an impressive array of flame throwing pitching prospects

The Luis Perales trade made one thing clear, the Washington Nationals want their pitching prospects to throw absolute gas. After the deal, the Nats top pitching prospects are almost all flamethrowers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 18

Red Sox's Former No. 5 Prospect Breaks Silence On 'Surprise' Trade

Former Boston Red Sox fireballer Luis Perales wasn't just traded earlier this week; he was swapped for another pitching prospect. In a classic "challenge trade," Perales was sent to the Washington Nationals on Monday for 25-year-old lefty Jake Bennett.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 16

Prominent Evaluator Explains Why Nationals Fans Should Be Excited About Luis Perales

On Monday night, some news broke that a trade had been made between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. If that bit of information had come earlier in the offseason, everyone would have expected the two sides to have agreed to a deal featuring MacKenzie Gore.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 15

Red Sox trade Luis Perales to Nationals for fellow pitching prospect Jake Bennett

The Red Sox and Nationals swung an interesting trade involving two pitching prospects on Monday night, with Boston acquiring left-hander Jake Bennett from Washington for right-hander Luis Perales.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 15

Instant Impact Of Red Sox, Nationals Trade Bringing 6-foot-6 Lefty To Boston

The Boston Red Sox sure are developing a pattern this winter. For the third time, the Red Sox swung a trade for a pitcher, and for the third time, the trade partner was a National League club featuring a front office run by a former Boston executive.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Red Sox, Nationals Swap Pitching Prospects

In a rare type of transaction, the Nationals and Red Sox have agreed to swap pitching prospects. The clubs announced a one-for-one deal that sends righty Luis Perales to Washington and southpaw Jake Bennett to Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Boss Hints At Big-League Role For 101-MPH Top Prospect

The Boston Red Sox's farm system is loaded with pitching talent, and that's been on display even after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in early October.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 6

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales, Stanley Tucker named 2025 Fall Stars

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales and Stanley Tucker have been selected to the 2025 Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League announced on Thursday. Perales,

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 22

Red Sox Farm Director Hints Boston Has Future Ace Waiting In Minors

Boston Red Sox fans struggling to wean off their baseball intake after the season may be watching one top prospect who took a trip to the Arizona Fall League.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 6

20 Players to Watch in the 2025 Arizona Fall League

Opening Day of the 2025 Arizona Fall League season has arrived. The month-long schedule will allow several high-end prospects to get in extra work or make up for lost time.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 7, 2025

Boston Red Sox Prospects Jhostynxon Garcia, Luis Perales Among First Cuts From Camp

The Boston Red Sox have cut six players loose from their major league spring training camp, the team announced Friday morning. Right-handed pitcher Luis Perales and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, as members of the 40-man roster, were optioned to minor league camp.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 23, 2025

Top Red Sox pitching prospect resumes throwing after undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer

It appears as though top Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales has resumed throwing after undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer, based on a video posted to X by his trainer Luis Saborio on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18, 2024

Red Sox right-hander to undergo Tommy John surgery

The young righty will therefore miss the remainder of this season and likely much of 2025 as well.

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 23, 2024

Red Sox to promote top pitching prospect Luis Perales to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting top pitching prospect Luis Perales from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.