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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / March 30

Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez

To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30

Braves Make Major Didier Fuentes Move After First MLB Outing of 2026

The Atlanta Braves are sending one of the team's top pitching prospects back down to the minors possibly sooner than some fans may have anticipated. Right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes, Atlanta's No.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves' Grant Holmes Shows Encouraging Signs In First Start

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves dropped their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon, but it was not a lost game. They did get encouraging performances

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Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Atlanta Braves demote top prospect for former all-star

The Atlanta Braves on Monday tweaked the roster before welcoming in the Athletics for a three-game series. According to the Braves on X, right-hander Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Martin Perez’s contract was selected from Gwinnett.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves Add Potential Starter to Roster, Option Prospect to Triple-A

Based on a recent move, we could be closer to finding out who the Atlanta Braves' fifth starter to begin the season is. The team announced Monday morning that left-hander Martín Pérez has been added to the major league roster.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Braves Select Martín Pérez, Option Didier Fuentes

The Braves announced Monday morning that they’ve selected the contract of veteran lefty Martín Pérez from Triple-A Gwinnett. Right-hander Didier Fuentes was optioned to Gwinnett to clear a spot on the active roster.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 29

Fuentes Picks Up Where Strong Spring Left off in Braves Season Debut

After an otherworldly spring training, Didier Fuentes was given another shot at being a member of the Atlanta Braves' pitching staff. He pitched four innings of one-run ball in relief, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 29

Braves Encouraged By Spencer Strider's Injury Progress

The Atlanta Braves remain encouraged by Spencer Strider's progress. Manager Walt Weiss said that while the team doesn't have a timetable for him yet, he's in a good spot.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29

Twins Sign John Brebbia To Minor League Deal

The Twins have signed right-hander John Brebbia to a minor league deal, according to a report from Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Brebbia, 36 next month, is coming off back-to-back down seasons.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Dominic Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Dominic Smith’s walk-off grand slam for Braves makes new MLB history

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Braves won their second straight game to open up the 2026 MLB season with a thrilling home victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 29

Reynaldo López Eases Nerves After Strong Return to Braves

Through one start, all looks just fine for Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López. In the walk-off win on Saturday night, he delivered six-plus innings of one-run ball on three hits and two walks while striking out three.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Braves receive Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim injury updates before Royals game

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 2-0 after Saturday’s home win over the Kansas City Royals.

Dominic Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Braves’ Dominic Smith walks off the Royals with grand slam smash

The Atlanta Braves clinched a thrilling 6-2 win against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, thanks to a historic walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning by Dominic Smith.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 29

New season, different start for Braves seeking sweep of Royals

The Atlanta Braves, who lost their first seven games a year ago, go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Atlanta won the season opener 6-0 on Friday and rallied for six runs in the ninth inning on Saturday for a 6-2 walk-off victory, thanks to Dominic Smith's grand slam.

Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / March 28

Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam lifts Braves past Royals

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Atlanta Braves overcome a two-run deficit and beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Saturday night.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Royals vs. Braves Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, March 28

Royals vs Braves: The Kansas City Royals take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Saturday evening for Game 2 of their first series of the 2026 MLB regular season.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Braves Austin Riley Brings Hope of Turnaround on Opening Day

Austin Riley came into the 2026 campaign looking to start fresh. To complement that surgically repaired abdomen, the Atlanta Braves' third baseman is sporting a fresh flow and a beard.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / March 28

Reynaldo Lopez returns to Braves' rotation after a year away, faces Royals

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will be under the microscope on Saturday when he returns one year after making his most recent big league start to face the visiting Kansas City Royals.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Atlanta Braves Injury Update: AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach & More

The Atlanta Braves suffered a dismal 2025 campaign and missed out on the playoffs by a wide margin. Multiple injuries, especially to their starting rotation, crippled the success of the team.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Reason for Austin Riley Decision Before Royals Game

The Atlanta Braves are looking for a bounce‑back year, and if they plan to return to the postseason, they will need rebound performances from several key players, especially those on major contracts like third basemanAustin Riley.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

A Deep Dive Into the Recently Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena

A major step in the return of the NHL to the Atlanta metro area has been taken. Renderings for the proposed arena and its surrounding development were recently revealed, and a proposal for rezoning the land has been submitted.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Braves’ Walt Weiss Makes Drake Baldwin Decision Before Opening Day Game Against Royals

After a phenomenal rookie season that saw him take home National League Rookie of the Year honors, catcher Drake Baldwin is primed for a big season with the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 26

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Spencer Strider News / Fastball on SI / March 26

Former All-Star Makes Sense for Braves after Spencer Strider Injury

The Atlanta Braves have been hit hard by injuries thus far. They already were going to be without Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to start the 2026 season, but things got worse when right-hander Spencer Strider suffered an oblique strain that will also keep him out for Opening Day.

Spencer Strider News / Yardbarker / March 23