Braves’ Didier Fuentes to Debut vs. Marlins as Youngest Active Player in the Majors
- Fuentes made one start for Gwinnett, going 4 innings and allowing one earned run, setting a record as the youngest player in Stripers history.
- Braves Manager Brian Snitker noted, "He has a good fastball that plays," highlighting Fuentes' pitching skills.
- In a corresponding move, the Braves designated relief pitcher Jose Ruiz for assignment before Fuentes' debut.
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Braves' Didier Fuentes debuts vs. Marlins as youngest active player in the majors
MIAMI (AP) — Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes became the youngest active player in the majors and youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 when he debuted in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.


By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Colombian right-hander Didier Fuentes became the youngest active player in the majors and the youngest Atlanta Braves starter since 1969 when he made his debut Friday against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta recalled the 20-year-old from Triple-A Gwinnett for the day — three days after his birthday — to start the opener of a three-game series at Miami. Fuentes will be the third-youngest starter in Braves history, older on…

Braves’ Didier Fuentes to debut vs. Marlins as youngest active player in the majors
MIAMI (AP) — Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes will become the youngest active player in the majors and youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 when he makes his…

Braves' Didier Fuentes to debut vs. Marlins as youngest active player in the majors
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