Braves, Marlins Promote Top Pitching Prospects

The Atlanta Braves are promoting 20-year-old pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, who will make his Major League debut as the starting pitcher in Friday's series opener against the Miami Marlins. Fuentes, Atlanta's No. 10 prospect, recently turned 20 and has swiftly advanced through the minors, making only one Triple-A appearance before his call-up. He is known for a fastball that reaches 97 mph, a strong slider, and has recorded 223 strikeouts in 185 innings since 2022. The Braves continue their strategy of rapidly promoting young talent to supplement their rotation and provide rest for regular starters. The Miami Marlins are expected to call up 26-year-old right-hander Robinson Piña, likely for a long relief role. Both teams are introducing promising new arms as they begin their weekend series in Miami.