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A month after the MLB draft, MLB Pipeline has updated their list of the Atlanta Braves top prospects. Here’s how the top 10 shakes out. Murphy has made his way back from Tommy John surgery, and the early returns have been more than promising.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 18

Braves Trade for Dane Dunning from Rangers: What to Make of Move

The Braves added an arm on July 17, as Dane Dunning comes to Atlanta via trade. Dunning, who played a key role for the Rangers two years ago, has been up & down this season between Triple-A and the Majors.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 10

Which random rotation guy is going to stick through the rest of the year?

When I say random, I mean random With Didier Fuentes returning to Triple-A, the Braves have a funny not-really-a-dilemma on their hands. It looks like

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 10

Ronald Acuna, Didier Fuentes to AAA, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday We are rapidly approaching - and perhaps have already passed - the point at which the Braves need to be focused on optimizing for 2026 and beyond, rather than 2025.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Braves Send Struggling Didier Fuentes to Triple-A, Recall Nathan Wiles to Aid Rotation

The Atlanta Braves made a roster move on Wednesday, recalling right-hander Nathan Wiles from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioning Didier Fuentes following his brutal start against the Athletics.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 9

Braves option Didier Fuentes, recall Nathan Wiles

Next man up, or something The Braves have mercifully made a transaction this morning after their latest descent into irrelevancy last night. Didier Fuentes, the young phenom who isn’t old enough to legally drink but deserves a beer, has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 9

Braves embarrassed themselves with the handling of Didier Fuentes

Tuesday night was just the latest episode in what’s been a season full of embarrassments for the Braves. 20-year-old Didier Fuentes toed the rubber in the first of a three-game set with the Athletics in an attempt to stop the bleeding following a 2-7 home stand, one that saw the Braves fall 9.5 games back in the NL wild card race.

Athletics News / Talking Chop / July 8

Braves embarrassed again in loss to Athletics

Can we fast forward the rest of the season? It started with an inside-the-park home run to the first batter of the game and got progressively worse from there as the Braves found yet another low in a blowout loss to the Athletics.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 8

Didier Fuentes takes the mound against A’s in series opener

Will tonight be the first win for the rookie? The Braves are coming off a sweep at the hands of the Orioles and now travel across the country to play the Sacramento aka Oakland A’s for the next three games.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 2

Didier Fuentes takes the mound for Braves against Angels

Didier Fuentes gets the ball, and it looks like Profar will be starting The Atlanta Braves will be facing the Angels again after the offense failed to score a run yet again.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Braves Tweak Rotation Ahead of Angels Series

The Atlanta Braves have moved the scheduled starting rotation around for their upcoming series with the Los Angeles Angels. Grant Holmes and Didier Fuentes have been swapped in their respective starts.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Braves turn to Didier Fuentes again to begin series vs. Angels

The Atlanta Braves will send young Didier Fuentes to the mound for his third career start on Tuesday when they continue a nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 27

Brave: Could an old friend replace Didier Fuentes in the rotation?

According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Braves manager Brian Snitker said he expects Didier Fuentes to make another start for the major-league club. Nothing is certain yet, but it does look like the Braves might be willing to look the other way after Fuentes struggled mightily in New York.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Braves make roster move ahead of series finale with Mets

Following last night’s loss to the Mets, the Braves made a roster move, optioning Austin Cox to AAA Gwinnett and calling up Michael Petersen to take his place on the major-league roster.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Braves options to replace Didier Fuentes in the rotation

Didier Fuentes’ second start of his MLB career was mostly a nightmare. He was able to make it through the first three innings somewhat unscathed, allowing just one run from a homer to Ronny Mauricio, but the Mets seemed to dial in on his stuff the second time through.

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 25

Didier Fuentes gets a second start with series win over Mets in walking distance

Maybe Clay Holmes can walk a bunch of Braves again For the second time in a couple of weeks, the Braves pulled off a comeback win over the Mets by walking a bunch, while Spencer Strider did his thing on the pitching end.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Didier Fuentes Likely Headed for Bigger Role in Braves Rotation After Debut

The Atlanta Braves called up their youngest player in 56 years to start Friday’s season opener in Miami. Now, it looks like 20-year-old Didier Fuentes may be sticking around longer than originally expected, getting a role in the rotation due to an injury to their ace.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Braves pitcher's dad had amazing stroke of luck during son's MLB debut

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Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 20

The Atlanta Braves Have Not Had a Starting Pitcher This Young in 55 Years

When he makes his Major League Baseball debut on Friday night, right-hander Didier Fuentes will reach milestones not seen in years. The Braves prospect, called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start against the home Miami Marlins, had a birthday on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 19

Braves Call Up Their Youngest Player In 56 Years

The Atlanta Braves have called up right-hander Didier Fuentes to start Friday’s game against the Miami Marlins, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. The Braves’ tenth-ranked prospect turned 20 on Tuesday and made just one start at Triple-A Gwinnett before receiving an aggressive promotion.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 19

Braves are calling up 20-year-old prospect Didier Fuentes

In a shocking yet exciting move, the Atlanta Braves are calling up 20-year-old prospect Didier Fuentes against the Marlins to make his major-league debut.