Didier Fuentes was 20 years and three days old when he took the mound for his first major league start, making him the fifth-youngest starter in Atlanta Braves franchise history, and the second youngest behind Mike McQueen (19 years, 336 days) since the team moved to Atlanta. He was also the least likely to reach the majors when the 2025 season started.
Pitching in the majors at 20 isn’t easy, but Didier Fuentes’ stuff signals he’ll be back
The Braves' seventh best prospect (MLB Pipeline), Didier Fuentes, got his first taste of minor league ball with Low-A Augusta in 2023, and it didn’t go well.