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In the pregame press conference preceding Game 2 of the NLDS, Walt Weiss stated that he was going to just “watch and see what happens” when it came to relying on his bullpen to carry him and the rest of the Atlanta Braves through another high-stakes Postseason game.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 4

Ray Kerr, Didier Fuentes, Michael Harris II deliver for bold Braves to level NLDS vs. Dodgers

Walt Weiss and the Braves’ staff made the bold decision to hold off ace Chris Sale from Game 2 of Atlanta’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 16

Where will Didier Fuentes finish in Rookie of the Year voting?

I’m shamelessly stealing from the comments, because it’s a long season and I had nothing else for today anyway. Didier Fuentes is 12th among relievers with 2.0 fWAR.

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Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / September 3

What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes?

In 2025, Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut amid a lost season for the Atlanta Braves. In four starts, Fuentes went 0-3 with a 13.85 ERA. As with many young pitchers, Fuentes struggled with command and the long ball.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Didier Fuentes appears to have added a new pitch to his repertoire

Not a ton has gone right for the Braves over the last three weeks, but Didier Fuentes is a beaming light who keeps flashing why he’s become arguably the most important arm in the entire organization.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / August 14

Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms

During their tumultuous 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves did something you rarely see. Just three days after his 20th birthday, Didier Fuentes stepped onto a big league mound.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12

Power ranking the Braves’ options to start Game 2 in October

Last week, I ranked all the Braves’ potential options to start Game 2 of a playoff series behind Chris Sale. This is a competition that’s going to be incredibly fluid over the remainder of the regular season, and it’s likely that when the playoffs come around, the Braves simply go with the hot hand.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 6

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Jeff Francoeur wants Didier Fuentes in the Braves rotation. Should they do it?

Six weeks ago, it was a lot easier for the Braves to feel confident about their rotation — even if they were still searching for answers on who exactly the #2 and #3 behind Chris Sale would be.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 15

Ken Rosenthal on Braves adding a starting pitcher at the trade deadline

The Braves revealed the plan for Spencer Strider moving forward. He’ll be shut down for the next four weeks, then take another MRI. If everything checks out, he’ll resume throwing.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 8

Didier Fuentes has become untouchable in trade talks

Despite their incredible success this season, slamming the door on sweep opportunities has been one of the very few issues for the Braves. That looked like it was going to be the case again on Sunday.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 5

Will the Braves move Didier Fuentes back to the rotation?

The Braves’ gutsy decision to move Didier Fuentes to the bullpen after some early-season struggles as a starter — rather than sending him back to Gwinnett — has paid massive dividends.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Has Didier Fuentes earned another crack in the Braves rotation?

The Atlanta Braves kicked off their series against the Chicago Cubs with another win behind a four-run explosion in the fifth inning and some tremendous work from Didier Fuentes out of the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Are Braves making the right decision with Didier Fuentes?

Entering the season, 20-year-old Didier Fuentes was widely viewed as a top-100 prospect — a pitcher with legitimate frontline upside if everything clicks.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

What Could the Future of the Atlanta Braves Rotation Look Like?

As of late, we’ve had a look at the Atlanta Braves’ future. Two of their top three prospects, Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie, have seen action for the team.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 22

Braves bats pick up Didier Fuentes in his return to the majors

Braves top prospect Didier Fuentes made his highly anticipated return to the majors on Wednesday night — his first appearance since the opening series against the Royals back in March.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 22

Braves promote RHP Didier Fuentes, shuffle rotation

The Atlanta Braves promoted right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday's road game against the Washington Nationals. Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Fuentes.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9

Didier Fuentes Continues to State His Case to Join Braves' Rotation

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes just made his second Triple-A start of 2026 after beginning the season in the majors, and the young right-hander remained as dominant as he's been all year so far.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4

Braves' Didier Fuentes Remains Nearly Unhittable in First Triple-A Start of 2026

Regardless of whether it was in spring training or the regular season, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes has been one of the must-watch prospects in baseball early in 2026.

Atlanta Braves 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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 22

Braves Reportedly Shed Light on Plan for Spring Star Didier Fuentes

The Atlanta Braves somewhat unexpectedly decided to add pitching prospect Didier Fuentes to the big league club's bullpen for Opening Day. And now, Atlanta's reported plan for the young right-handed pitcher has revealed how the team intends to deploy the 20-year-old at the start of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Braves To Include Didier Fuentes On Opening Day Roster

Right-hander Didier Fuentes has won himself a spot on the Braves’ Opening Day roster, ESPN’s Jeff Passan writes. The 20-year-old Fuentes made his big league debut last season with four starts and 13 innings for Atlanta, and he’ll now return to the Show in what Passan says will be a relief role.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 13

Didier Fuentes may be forcing himself into Braves rotation plans

Didier Fuentes was not expected to make the Atlanta Braves' Opening Day roster, despite several injuries in their projected rotation. He may be forcing the Braves to reconsider.

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