Braves Recall Didier Fuentes, Designate Ian Hamilton For Assignment

Key Points:

• The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated righty Ian Hamilton for assignment to open a roster spot; Fuentes is set to start against the Nationals tonight.
• Ian Hamilton, who was recently added to the Braves roster and made one appearance allowing three runs, will be traded or placed on waivers within five days; he has a 3.75 career ERA over 151 1/3 MLB innings with several teams.
• Fuentes, nearly 10 years younger than Hamilton and turning 21 in June, has impressed with a 2.16 ERA and 31.7% strikeout rate in 16 2/3 innings at Triple-A Gwinnett and had a strong relief outing with Atlanta earlier this season.
• The Braves continue to face significant rotation injuries, including Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, Joey Wentz, and Spencer Strider, leaving a rotation led by Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder, and Martín Pérez.
• Bryce Elder and Martín Pérez have exceeded expectations this season, posting ERAs of 1.50 and 2.21 respectively, providing much-needed stability amid the Braves’ pitching challenges.