Braves cut ties with All-Star pitcher, creating Dider Fuentes rumors originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Atlanta Braves fans want Didier Fuentes back in the major leagues.
They may soon be getting their wish.
On Sunday, the Braves designated the former All-Star and World Series champion Martin Perez for assignment. That means Perez is removed from the 40-man roster and placed on waivers.
And with that move, Fuentes could join the picture for a soon-to-come turn through the rotation.
Walt Weiss said that Martín Pérez has been DFA’d. Dylan Dodd is with the team tonight
When asked if it meant Fuentes was coming, he said he didn’t know yet #Braves
— Harrison Smajovits (@HarrisonSmaj) April 12, 2026
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The 35-year old Perez has pitched in three games this season for the Braves, including two starts. In 14.1 innings pitched, he has a 3.14 ERA.
Given Perez’s veteran wisdom, it doesn’t seem the Braves would DFA him for some willy-nilly reason. It has to point to Fuentes, at least eventually.
Fuentes pitched 4.0 innings earlier this season for the Braves in one outing and had a 2.25 ERA.
The 20-year old won’t turn 21 until June 17 and is one of those young, fast-rising prospects that gets a fanbase fired up.
Given the Braves’ pitching injuries, it doesn’t make sense to keep Fuentes at Triple-A any longer. Perez has been moved out of the way. It seems that Fuentes’ time is just about here.
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