Overview

• Called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on June 20, three days after his 20th birthday, Fuentes is now the youngest active player in MLB and the youngest Atlanta starter since 1970.
• In his debut against Miami, he pitched five innings, allowed four runs on six hits, struck out three and walked one while his fastball clocked at 98.1 mph.
• Signed as a $75,000 international free agent in 2022, Fuentes rose through three minor league levels this season, posting a 4.81 ERA and averaging roughly 11 strikeouts per nine innings.
• Braves manager Brian Snitker praised Fuentes’ maturity and strike-throwing approach, noting his readiness despite limited upper-level experience.
• His start enables the Braves to reshuffle their rotation ahead of their Mets series, highlighting the organization’s confidence in his potential.