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20-year-old pitcher to start for Braves on Friday vs. Marlins, report says

The Braves are dipping into their prospect pool ahead of a three-game series in Miami starting Friday, MLB.com reported Thursday.

Didier Fuentes, who turned 20 on Tuesday, will toe the rubber in the series opener against the Marlins at LoanDepot Park, according to MLB.com. Fuentes has made nine starts this season in stops at Advanced A Rome, Double-A Columbus and Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Atlanta has not yet officially announced the roster move. Fuentes is Atlanta’s No. 10 overall prospect, according to MLB.com.

“It’s all really good stuff. The guy throws strikes.