Didier Fuentes Set to Compete for Atlanta Braves Rotation

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos announced that 21-year-old pitcher Didier Fuentes will be given a chance to earn a spot in the team's starting rotation for the 2027 season. Fuentes may face an innings limit as the season progresses, impacting his role. He tossed 97.0 innings between his work with Atlanta and Gwinnett in 2026, including the postseason, as the team weighs its upcoming pitching infrastructure.