Braves option one prospect to call up another to make MLB debut
The Atlanta Braves' revolving door of finding arms to start games continues, as right-hander Dider Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A, with right-hander JR Ritchie getting called up to make his debut.
Braves option one prospect to call up another to make MLB debut originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves got back on track on Wednesday after losing on Tuesday (11-4), with an 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals .
The offense showcased its power by hitting four runs, with centerfielder Michael Harris II hitting two of them. The pitching was okay. Right-hander Didier Fuentes — four earned runs and seven strikeouts in three innings — provided a shaky performance.
Left-hander Martin Perez — two earned runs and struck out four in three innings — on the other hand, did well. Since both Fuentes and Perez will be unavailable to pitch on Thursday, the Braves made another roster move. The Atlanta Braves are calling up top prospect JR Ritchie to start Thursday Since Fuentes won’t be available for the next few days, the Braves have optioned him back to Triple-A Gwinnett and are calling up right-hander JR Ritchie, per Grant McAuley of 92.
9 The Game. Ritchie, 22, is the Braves' No. 2 prospect in the organization and the 79th prospect in baseball, and will make his MLB debut on Thursday against the Nationals.