Overview
- The Braves selected left-hander Martín Pérez to the major-league roster Monday, optioning right-hander Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Atlanta said Fuentes threw 56 pitches on Sunday, so he was unavailable for several days and will now build up as a starter in Gwinnett.
- Pérez, a 14-year veteran and 2022 All-Star who signed a minor-league deal in January, is a candidate to start Tuesday against the Athletics or handle long relief.
- Fuentes, 20 and ranked No. 3 in the Braves system by MLB Pipeline, allowed one run with four strikeouts over four innings in his March 29 appearance after a strong spring.
- The club already had a 40-man roster opening, making this a simple one-for-one move that addresses a short-term need for experienced length with several pitchers sidelined.