Didier Fuentes Faces Potential Role Shift for 2027 Season

Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes may not be locked into a high-leverage relief role for 2027. After making the Opening Day roster and trying starting roles, Fuentes settled into a multi-inning relief role in May 2026, finishing tenth in innings and fWAR among relievers. Alex Anthopoulos hinted at potential starter usage for 2027 to help reduce external market reliance, though the team could shift him back if needed.