"Traded Jake Bennett for Luis Perales. This was a "good prospect for good prospect" trade where the Red Sox looking for a certain type of pitcher, were willing to give up a good prospect of their own. Perales is arguably "more certain" than Bennett - younger, closer to the majors and both missed 2024 with injuries - but we all know not to take that too seriously for pitching prospects. This doesn't really tell us anything about the Nats management mindset"
"2) Signed Foster Griffin. This is a chance on a guy that had a great pedigree a decade ago, but he never really clicked as a starter in the majors. Muddled through a bit of relief for a couple of teams and their AAA affiliates, before heading to Japan to reset himself as a starter. It worked so now he comes back presumably in that role. He doesn't give up homers, but he doesn't fool many people either and his control is here and there."
The Nationals completed a trade sending Jake Bennett to acquire Luis Perales and also signed Foster Griffin after previously trading Jose Ferrer for Harry Ford. Perales appears younger, closer to the majors, and arguably a more certain prospect despite both pitchers missing 2024 with injuries; pitching-prospect outcomes remain uncertain. Foster Griffin returns from Japan as a likely starter who limits home runs but lacks overpowering stuff and shows inconsistent control; his success will depend on how many balls in play become hits and on defensive support. Neither transaction reveals a clear organizational plan. A future trade of a controllable young core player or a veteran signing aimed at immediate improvement would indicate intent for 2026–2028.
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