Tonight’s starter Didier Fuentes recalled to Atlanta, Ian Hamilton DFAed
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Didier Fuentes #72 of the Atlanta Braves is introduced before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr. /Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images It seems that Chris Sale’s next start will be pushed to Friday after all.
The NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who are five games clear in the Division, have made a roster move before tonight’s game with the Washington Nationals. The #Braves today recalled RHP Didier Fuentes to Atlanta and designated RHP Ian Hamilton for assignment. Fuentes will start tonight’s game.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 22, 2026 The Braves have added 20-year-old Didier Fuentes to the active roster. He will be starting tonight’s game. Martin Perez was scheduled to start tonight previously.
His start and Chris Sale’s start will be pushed back a day. Didier Fuentes has already made one appearance this year on March 29th. That appearance worked out to be a rare Braves split start, as Grant Holmes pitched five innings, while Fuentes pitched the remaining four with a 4/1 K/BB ratio.
This is what we’ve been waiting for since he left. Didier has been tormenting AAA the last two years to the tune of a 11. 21 and 10.