Luis Perales Seeks Consistency After Struggling in Rookie MLB Stint

Washington Nationals reliever Luis Perales is looking to harness his elite raw stuff after a difficult debut stint. In 11 major league innings, he posted an 11.45 ERA with 13 strikeouts, 13 walks, and 5 home runs. While his fastball averaged over 99 mph and his splitter was a devastating weapon with a .063 opponent batting average and 48.9% whiff rate, Perales must drastically improve his command and pitch sequencing to secure a high-leverage bullpen role in 2027.