Nationals Call Up Perales Amid Playoff Push | MLB News

The Nationals are calling up 23-year-old righty Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester, marking his first major league appearance after a strong season in the minors despite past Tommy John surgery. The move comes as they option Jake Bird following a rough stretch, and since Perales is already on the 40-man roster, no other players need to be shuffled. Perales has flashed high upside with elite strikeout numbers and ground-ball rates, but his control remains a concern — he’s walked plenty of batters. This call-up signals Washington’s shift into evaluation mode as playoff hopes fade, giving Perales a shot to impress and potentially secure a spot for next year. Meanwhile, the Red Sox got a more polished starter in Jake Bennett — a trade that reflects the Nationals’ bold, risk-reward approach under new leadership from former Boston exec Paul Toboni.

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