Didier Fuentes could make Braves' 2026 Opening Day roster
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Key Points:
- Veteran pitcher Martín Pérez has agreed to remain with the Braves despite not being guaranteed an Opening Day roster spot, leaving prospects Jared Fuentes and José Suarez as the final internal candidates for pitching roles.
- Infielders Dominic Smith and Kyle Farmer have signed one-year split contracts, allowing the Braves flexibility to option them to Triple-A Gwinnett if they acquire better roster fits before Opening Day, with both having the option to elect free agency if demoted.
- Smith is a leading candidate for designated hitter duties against right-handed starters, while Farmer could fill the DH role against left-handed pitchers, adding strategic depth to the Braves' lineup.
- Fuentes, a 20-year-old phenom, has impressed this spring by retiring 26 consecutive batters
