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Ozzie Albies powers the Braves past the Cardinals 5-1 as López and the bullpen allow 2 hits

Ozzie Albies homered and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves held the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in a 5-1 victory

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Ray outduels Sale in Cy Young matchup and Giants hold off slumping Braves 3-2 to take series

Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves for a 3-2 victory

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Machado homers and King pitches 7 strong innings as Padres beat NL East-leading Braves 1-0

Manny Machado homered and Michael King pitched seven strong innings for his first win since May 18 as the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 1-0

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Braves' Didier Fuentes earns first career save after future Hall of Famer calls him a secret weapon | Sporting News The Braves have an exciting future with Didier Fuentes and they have established him in several different roles this season. Atlanta's young...

JUNE 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Picks up first save Fuentes earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, allowing two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact With Raisel Iglesias having pitched back-to-back days, it was Fuentes who got the call in the ninth inning Sunday. It didn't come easy for the 20-year-old right-hander, as the Pirates got the tying and go-ahead runs aboard with one out. However, Fuentes managed to induce a pop-up off the bat of Jared Triolo before striking out Endy Rodriguez to close out the one-run victory and earn his first career save. While Atlanta still views Fuentes as a long-term starter, he's been stellar out of the bullpen recently, allowing just one run on eight hits while striking out 14 in his last 12 appearances (13.1 innings).

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch-hitter Michael Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates 3-2 for sweep

Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

A Key Trait of Didier Fuentes That's Stood out to the Braves The 20-year-old righty has been nails in the Atlanta Braves bullpen, and a key trait has allowed him to succeed at a young age

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Braves predicted to trade Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie for $32M Cy Young winner to dethrone Dodgers | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves are going to be going after starters at the deadline. There is some real buzz that Atlanta is going to be going all in fo...

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Chris Sale hints at potential Didier Fuentes role change after astounding performances | Sporting News Didier Fuentes struggled last season with control. This season in a new bullpen role he has flourished and Chris Sale thinks he may get a ch...

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eugenio Suárez homers, Reds overcome loss of Elly De La Cruz to hold off Braves 6-4

Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Nabs fourth win Fuentes (4-0) picked up the win Friday over the Reds, giv8ing up one hit and striking out one in 1.1 scoreless innings of relief.

Impact The 20-year-old right-hander took the mound in the fifth inning with Atlanta ahead 4-2 after Grant Holmes got the hook, and while Fuentes did allow an inherited runner to score, he did enough to be credited with the win. He's been tagged for an earned run in only one of his 11 appearances in May, posting a 0.71 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 12.2 innings on the month. His long-term future still lies in the rotation, but Fuentes is giving Atlanta valuable long-relief innings this season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris II's 3 hits and 3 RBIs help Braves beat Reds 8-3

Michael Harris II went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Still viewed as future starter Fuentes will likely remain in a long relief role this season unless Atlanta endures further injuries in the rotation, but his long-term future is still as a starting pitcher, Jesus...

Impact The right-hander doesn't turn 21 years old for another few weeks, but Fuentes has been impressive in the big-league bullpen this season, posting a 2.66 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB in 20.1 innings over 13 appearances (one start) with three wins and two holds. He had been almost exclusively a starter in the minors, but he's adjusted well to his new role. "It's thanks to the veterans in the bullpen and rotation," Fuentes said Monday via a translator. "They've taught me so much about preparation and sequencing, but at the same time, they've helped me mature as a person."

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Next Step for Didier Fuentes as He Flourishes in Braves Bullpen Role The Atlanta Braves' prospect is thriving as reliever, but there are some steps that the team would like to see him take

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Mike Yastrzemski's 10th-inning single sends the Braves past the Red Sox 3-2

Mike Yastrzemski led off the 10th inning with a single to left field to score automatic runner Ha-Seong Kim, and the major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Grant Holmes and 3 relievers pitch 1-hitter against Cubs, leading MLB-best Braves to 5-2 win

Grant Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in the opener of a three-game...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Earns win in relief Friday Fuentes (1-0) earned the win in relief Friday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact Fuentes allowed a baserunner when he hit Tyler Freeman, but that would be the only threat in an inning where he had some issues to find the strike zone -- he tossed only eight of his 15 pitches for strikes. Fuentes endured a rough start to the season but has looked good since returning from Triple-A Gwinnett, tossing back-to-back scoreless outings with a 1:1 K:BB through three frames.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Harris' 2-run homer in 9th rallies Braves over Rockies, 8-6

Michael Harris II capped Atlanta’s comeback from a six-run deficit with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Nabs first career hold Fuentes walked one and struck out one in two scoreless innings of relief Tuesday to record his first hold of the season in a 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact The rookie right-hander took over from Martin Perez to begin the sixth inning and knifed through Detroit's hitters on just 22 pitches (12 strikes) to pick up his first career hold. Fuentes will remain in the big-league bullpen at least until Dylan Lee is back from the paternity list, but Atlanta will likely send him back to Triple-A Gwinnett after that to continue developing as a starter. Through nine MLB innings this season, Fuentes has a 12:3 K:BB, albeit with a 5.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez, Fuentes stepping up in crucial roles amid Braves' pitching injuries ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez wasn’t on Atlanta’s Opening Day roster and he’s already been designated for assignment this year. As for Didier Fuen...

APRIL 29 • MLB.COM

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 for their 11th win in their last 13 games

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Back with big club Atlanta recalled Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact He'll give the club some length in the bullpen for the next few days while Dylan Lee is on the paternity list. Fuentes has made one spot start and one long relief appearance for Atlanta this season, allowing five runs with an 11:2 K:BB over seven innings of work. The 20-year-old boasts a 2.16 ERA and 20:6 K:BB across 16.2 frames this season with Gwinnett.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' JR Ritchie rebounds from 1st pitch home run to win major league debut

JR Ritchie made a memorable major league debut for the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Optioned after spot start Atlanta optioned Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact Fuentes was shaky in a spot start Wednesday versus the Nationals, striking out seven but permitting four earned runs on seven hits and a walk over three frames. The 20-year-old should get another opportunity in the Atlanta rotation later this summer, but for now he will continue to hone his craft at Gwinnett, where he's posted a 2.16 ERA and 20:6 K:BB in 16.2 innings.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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