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New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Prospect Didier Fuentes hit hard by Mets as Braves' pitching needs become more glaring
NEW YORK — The good news is that the Braves fully expect Chris Sale, on the injured list with a fractured rib cage, to be back for the late-season stretch drive. The bad news is that the Braves, if they don't trade for a proven starting pitcher sooner rather than later, might not be close enough in the standings for Sale's return to matter. Advertisement The state of their injury-depleted starting rotation was laid bare Wednesday night at Citi Field, where 20-year-old Didier Fuentes got rocked by the New York Mets in his second major-league game. The youngest player in the majors lasted 3 1/3 innings in a 7-3 loss to the Mets. Fuentes allowed eight hits and six runs with one strikeout. He throws plenty hard — he averaged 96.2 mph on 46 fastballs Wednesday — and has a couple of pretty good breaking balls. But the command is lacking; he misses spots too often. And Fuentes' body language showed frustration as hits piled up Wednesday, when the average exit velocity on the fastballs was 96.8 mph. That's a lot of baseballs hit mighty hard, including a waist-high full-count heater that Ronny Mauricio hit for a leadoff homer in the third inning and a belt-high first-pitch fastball that Juan Soto crushed for a leadoff homer in the fourth. No. 18 for @JuanSoto25_ 🔥#VoteMets 🗳️👉 — New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2025 Tough assignment for a 20-year-old with only seven starts above High-A ball, including his MLB debut at Miami. 'Yeah, it is real tough,' Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Fuentes facing the Mets at Citi Field, where they have the majors' best home record (28-12). 'I mean, you got to hit your spots and there's no room for error against a lineup like this, especially after they see him one time. 'He just kind of got some balls too much in the middle of the plate, and secondary stuff … just overall command wasn't great.' Soto also homered in the seventh inning off lefty Austin Cox, a journeyman left-hander whose presence in the bullpen underscored a trade need there, as well. But for now, the trade priority list was presumably altered with Sale's injury, since it won't matter much if the Braves add a reliever if they don't also reinforce their rotation. Advertisement The Braves trailed 7-1 before scoring a couple of runs in the ninth, at which point the Mets brought in closer Edwin Díaz to get the final out and quash any rally hopes. So, the Braves at least got the Mets to use their closer the night before the teams play the finale of this four-game series Thursday. Fuentes is plenty talented and has a bright future, but it was readily apparent Wednesday that the Colombian right-hander should be back in the minor leagues continuing his development, rather than getting knocked around mercilessly by the Mets. Snitker said he had 'no idea' whether Fuentes would get another start or be sent down. 'It's about command,' Snitker said. 'It's not how hard you throw, it's where you throw it. He's a young kid that's gonna learn from every time he toes that thing, he's gonna learn something different.' But considering where the Braves (37-42) are in the standings two games from the season's halfway point, they can't afford to be a training ground too many nights. Not for starting pitchers. Whether the answer is to trade for a Charlie Morton now — he's 4-0 with a 2.90 ERA in his past six starts for Baltimore — or for a Zach Eflin or Merrill Kelly (if Arizona decides to sell) a little later, the Braves need to bring in a more experienced and reliable starter than what they have available and ready in the organization. Hurston Waldrep, a 2023 first-round draft pick who debuted for Atlanta last season and had a 16.71 ERA in two major-league starts, has a 5.60 ERA in 14 starts this season at Triple-A Gwinnett. He has a 2.31 ERA in his past two starts with 10 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings, but had three walks in his last start and 12 walks in 17 innings over his past four. Ian Anderson, waived by the Braves in April, struggled as a reliever with the Los Angeles Angels and was reclaimed off waivers by the Braves. He's back starting, but has an 8.53 ERA in his past five games at Gwinnett with 12 strikeouts and 19 walks in 19 innings. Advertisement The Braves didn't add a starting pitcher last winter because Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said they had enough starters and didn't want to block the likes of Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver and Grant Holmes by adding a starter and creating a logjam if no one got hurt. Not when Spencer Strider was expected back from surgery rehab by late April to join the returning trio of Sale, Reynaldo López and Spencer Schwellenbach. Well, Anderson was a walk-an-inning disappointment in spring training and was waived. López made one start March 28 before shoulder surgery. Smith-Shawver made nine starts before tearing his UCL and having Tommy John surgery. Strider made one start, strained a hamstring and missed a month, and has only begun to pitch at a high level again in his past three starts. Sale was pitching like he might win a second consecutive Cy Young Award before fracturing his rib cage last week while making a diving defensive play in the ninth inning. There's no timetable for López's return — assuming he makes it back this season — or for Sale, though Sale is traveling with the Braves and has been in uniform during games in Miami and New York on this trip, between sessions on the training table for treatment on what the 36-year-old lefty described as 'two small fractures' in his ribs. 'Yeah, he'll heal — eventually,' Snitker said Wednesday, when asked about Sale being in the clubhouse and training room at Citi Field in uniform. 'You're not gonna keep him out of a uniform. If he's gonna be here, he's going to be out here on the bench and with his teammates. That's just the guy he is. 'That's why I said a couple days ago, I love the fact he's here with us. He brings so much and can add so much even when he's where he's at right now. He's a huge part of the fabric of this team.' He's also a huge part of any chance the Braves have of reeling in the four teams that are all three or more games ahead of them for the final wild-card spot. Not the wild-card lead, but the last of three wild-card spots. The Braves are eighth in the NL wild-card standings, nine games behind the wild-card leading Mets and 3 1/2 behind the seventh-place wild-card team, Arizona. In the NL East, the third-place Braves are going to need a lot of help from the first-place Phillies and Mets. Atlanta won its first five games against the Mets this season before Wednesday, but one of those wins was pitched by Sale, who presumably won't be available for either series against the Mets in August. The Mets might've found ways to lose against the Braves and everyone else in the past two weeks, but they remain a formidable team. Advertisement The Braves, as constituted, are a good team on the nights when Schwellenbach or Strider pitches — also often when Thursday starter Holmes pitches — and when they get good offense. The other nights, it's anyone's guess whether they'll be competitive, at least until Sale returns or they trade for another starter, and probably some bullpen reinforcements. Never mind also needing another bat, the Braves should first add arms if they are serious about trying to earn an eighth consecutive postseason berth.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Francisco Lindor Player Props: June 25, Mets vs. Braves
Francisco Lindor will try to get back on track following a hitless performance in his previous game (0 for 5). His New York Mets face Didier Fuentes and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET on SNY and FDSSO. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Francisco Lindor player prop bets. Lindor is hitting .268 with 14 doubles, 16 home runs and 28 walks. Lindor's home runs rank 18th in MLB and he ranks 44th in RBI in MLB. Watch tonight's Mets game on Fubo! Francisco Lindor Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Francisco Lindor prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Francisco Lindor stats against the Braves Braves starter: Didier Fuentes
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Braves at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 25
It's Wednesday, June 25 and the Braves (37-41) are in Queens to take on the Mets (46-34). Didier Fuentes is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Clay Holmes for New York. Atlanta took the first two games of the series, 3-2 and 7-4 as they attempt to sweep New York. The Mets have lost 10 of the last 11 games, while Atlanta is heading in a different direction as the winner in 9 of the past 12. Advertisement Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Braves at Mets Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 7:10PM EST Site: Citi Field City: Queens, NY Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, SNY Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Braves at the Mets The latest odds as of Wednesday: Advertisement Moneyline: Braves (+122), Mets (-146) Spread: Mets -1.5 Total: 9.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Mets Pitching matchup for June 25, 2025: Didier Fuentes vs. Clay Holmes Braves: Didier Fuentes, (0-1, 7.20 ERA) Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Mets: Clay Holmes, (7-4, 3.04 ERA) Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 6 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Braves and the Mets Rotoworld Best Bet Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Advertisement Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Braves and the Mets: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC. Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Mets The Braves are on a 4-game win streak at the Mets The Under is 4-1 in the Braves' last 5 matchups against divisional opponents Atlanta won 10 of the past 14 games New York is 1-10 over the last 11 games New York is 10-5 this season when Clay Holmes pitches If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Advertisement Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
Fox Sports
4 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Mets to stop slide in matchup with the Braves
Associated Press Atlanta Braves (37-41, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (46-34, second in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Didier Fuentes (0-1, 7.20 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, three strikeouts); Mets: Clay Holmes (7-4, 3.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -150, Braves +125; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves as losers of three straight games. New York has a 27-12 record at home and a 46-34 record overall. Mets hitters have a collective .417 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the NL. Atlanta is 37-41 overall and 15-26 in road games. Braves hitters have a collective .384 slugging percentage to rank 10th in the NL. The teams meet Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Braves lead the season series 5-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 14 doubles, 17 home runs and 43 RBIs for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo is 13 for 37 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 15 home runs while slugging .481. Ronald Acuna is 13 for 32 with two doubles, three home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 1-9, .213 batting average, 6.06 ERA, outscored by 36 runs Braves: 7-3, .234 batting average, 3.13 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs INJURIES: Mets: Jesse Winker: 60-Day IL (side), Jose Siri: 60-Day IL (shin), Max Kranick: 15-Day IL (elbow), Tylor Megill: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kodai Senga: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Brooks Raley: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mark Vientos: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Minter: 60-Day IL (lat), Sean Manaea: 60-Day IL (oblique), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow) Braves: Michael Harris II: day-to-day (elbow), Chris Sale: 15-Day IL (rib), Daysbel Hernandez: 15-Day IL (arm), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Dad of Braves rookie Didier Fuentes catches foul ball after flying in for debut from Colombia
Ramon Fuentes is having himself a day for the ages. Not only did he hop on a last-minute flight from Colombia to Miami to watch his son, Didier, make his MLB debut, but he managed to catch a foul ball in the stands at LoanDepot Park. Advertisement In fact, Ramon made the snag in the top of the first inning, getting his hands on a live MLB ball before his son did so a half-inning later. The moment came with two outs in the top of the first, when Austin Riley lifted a two-out fastball from Marlins starter Janson Junk high above the first base line. The ball bounced, caromed off the netting and dropped right into the hands of Ramon, who made the barehanded grab. 'In your first day here you get a foul ball in a game that your son is pitching? There are people that'll tell you about going to big league ball games for 30, 40 years and never getting a foul ball,' analyst C.J. Nitkowski said on the Braves' FanDuel Sports Network broadcast. 'Let's hope that is a sign of good things to come tonight.' Ramon Fuentes after catching a foul ball at Friday's Marlins-Braves game at LoanDepot Park in Miami. @Braves/X Didier's start didn't go quite the way he or Ramon had hoped — the righty went five innings, but he gave up four earned runs and six hits in an eventual 6-2 loss to Miami. Advertisement Didier is ranked as the 10th-best prospect in the Braves organization by and he became the youngest active player in the majors, the youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 and MLB's youngest starting pitcher since Julio Urías made his debut with the Dodgers in August 2016. Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut Friday at LoanDepot Park against the Marlins. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect He turned 20 years old just three days before making his MLB debut. The Tolu, Colombia native has posted a 4.81 ERA across nine starts at three minor league levels this season before getting called up to the Braves and earning the starting nod for Friday's game. Loss aside, the debut was surely a special moment for Didier and the ultimate late Father's Day gift for Ramon, with the foul ball souvenir as the cherry on top.
