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March 22, 2026

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Didier Fuentes has officially earned his place on the Braves' Opening Day roster, a promising development for the 20-year-old who’s drawn comparisons to Spencer Strider with his impressive spring performance. The Braves showcased their talent in a Spring Breakout game against the Yankees, clinching an 8-3 victory despite the absence of some top prospects. Manager Fred McGriff lightened the mood with a playful nod to his past, bringing a smile to the faces of players and fans alike. Meanwhile, the team has parted ways with left-hander Kyle Nelson, a move that reflects their commitment to building a roster that can compete at the highest level. As the Braves gear up for the season, Fuentes’ emergence adds a layer of excitement to an already talented squad.

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Rising prospect Gil displays newfound power; now to work on his memory ...

Rising prospect Gil displays newfound power; now to work on his memory ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach joined Atlanta’s rotation two months after pitching in the 2024 Spring Breakout, and Didier Fuentes has positioned himself for an Opening Day roster spot 12 months after shining for the Braves in the 2025 version of this same event. It’s too early to know whether

Yanks' Breakout manager has hilarious pregame surprise for opposing skipper McGriff

Yanks' Breakout manager has hilarious pregame surprise for opposing skipper McGriff

TAMPA, Fla. -- Hall of Famer Fred McGriff had a good laugh when he was reminded of his popular Tom Emanski commercials before serving as the Braves’ manager in a Spring Breakout game against the Yankees on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. When McGriff got to the plate

Braves News: Didier Fuentes makes roster, Spring Breakout, more

Braves News: Didier Fuentes makes roster, Spring Breakout, more

Didier Fuentes has indeed made the Braves’ Opening Day roster and that is an exciting development for Braves fans, as the 20 year old has looked phenomenal this spring. There have been shades of vintage Spencer Strider from Fuentes this spring, but he may still need that third pitch to be able to consistently be […]

Braves Prospects Top Yankees 8-3 in Spring Breakout Game

Braves Prospects Top Yankees 8-3 in Spring Breakout Game

Although arguably the team’s three best prospects were not apart of the roster, the Atlanta Braves top prospects completed the third season of the Spring Breakout Series with an 8-3 win over the Yankees prospects on Saturday night, going up early and leading almost the whole way. Even with Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie, and Cam […]

Braves Release Kyle Nelson

Braves Release Kyle Nelson

The Braves have released left-hander Kyle Nelson, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. He had been with the organization on a non-roster deal. Nelson made sense as a potential depth piece for Atlanta. He has a serviceable 4.34 ERA in 116 big-league innings dating back to 2020. He has struck out 23.1% of opposing […]

Braves To Include Didier Fuentes On Opening Day Roster

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. Fuentes’ bullpen assignment […]