When a veteran like Chris Sale takes notice of a young pitcher’s poise and versatility, it means something. Didier Fuentes is quickly becoming more than just depth out of this bullpen. 👀
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"The versatility that Didi brings for that bullpen, he can throw one out and get the most important out of the game. He can cover three innings and bridge the gap to get it to Iggy. He's kind of that secret weapon no one's really talking about."
Chris Sale, always insightful, on Didier Fuentes:
“His stuff is a lot of fun to watch. It’s pure electricity coming out of that right arm. A lot of confidence in him. I think moving forward he’s only doing himself a lot of favors, maybe even getting back into the rotation."
Nick Singleton. Is he the next great Titans running back? #Titanup 219 lbs. Reported 4.35 40 time. Broke Saquon Barkley’s TD record. Plus @PennStateFball All purpose yards.
AJ Smith-Shawver will be facing hitters soon, the final step before beginning a rehab assignment. He is throwing high intensity bullpen sessions currently and is not too far behind Hurston Waldrep (who made his first rehab start Monday) according to #Braves MGR Walt Weiss.
#Braves C Drake Baldwin will not be activated from the IL this homestand, but MGR Walt Weiss said it could happen when the club returns home beginning June 16.
Find me a cooler scene in baseball than when the lights go down and the chop breaks out during an opponent’s pitching change at Truist Park. I’ll wait. #BravesCountry
Pretty safe to say Chris Sale got his wish. After Acuña’s grand slam on Thursday, Sale said, “I’m hoping that’s the one that opens the floodgates.” Acuña’s leadoff homer today was his fifth home run in his past 10 at-bats