Braves Promote Martín Pérez, Assign Didier Fuentes to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves made a roster change Monday morning. Left-hander Martín Pérez was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett to join the major-league roster.

Pérez fills the spot vacated by right-hander Didier Fuentes. Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A following Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Transaction details

The club processed the move under its transaction log. The entry included the keywords Braves Promote Martín Pérez and Assign Didier Fuentes to Triple-A.

• Player promoted: Martín Pérez, LHP, from Triple-A Gwinnett.
• Player optioned: Didier Fuentes, RHP, to Triple-A.
• Timing: Move announced Monday morning after Sunday’s game against the Royals.

Implications for the pitching staff

The addition gives Atlanta a left-handed arm on the major-league roster. The team now has a fresh option available for upcoming games.

Filmogaz.com will monitor further updates from the Braves. We will report roster changes and performance notes as they become available.