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Alex Anthopoulos provides update on starting pitchers, coaching staff heading into 2027

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos outlined key plans for the 2027 season, including a potential spot in the rotation for young pitcher Didier Fuentes. Fuentes, now 21, could earn a starting role despite logging 97 innings across Atlanta and Gwinnett in 2026, though his workload may be managed carefully.

The team’s rotation construction is expected to exclude injured starters Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, both of whom faced significant setbacks in 2026, with Strider appearing in just eight games and Schwellenbach missing the entire year. Anthopoulos also addressed uncertainty around the future of suspended outfielder Jurickson Profar, whose contract runs through 2027, and praised Austin Riley’s defensive contributions while expressing optimism about his offensive rebound.

Coaching staff changes remain undecided, and the Braves are evaluating free-agent options, including pending free agent pitcher Tyler Mahle and utility player Maurico Dubón, who could return to shortstop if re-signed.

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