Braves' top prospect Caminiti lights up radar gun in impressive return to the bump
A week ago, Cam Caminiti missed a scheduled start due to a minor wrist issue. It doesn't look like the Braves organization will have to worry about that moving forward. The Braves' No. 1 prospect returned to the bump and dazzled in High-A Rome’s 8-7 victory over Bowling Green on
Braves 2025 draftee turns in electric Single-A debut
Briggs McKenzie wasted no time showing Single-A competition what he’s made of. The Braves’ No. 6 prospect made his Augusta debut Friday night and more than looked the part. The 19-year-old McKenzie cruised through five scoreless innings and allowed just one hit, striking out eight batters with 11 swings-and-misses against
He's 19 years old. He has a .954 OPS. And he almost wasn't drafted
Area scouts in the Pacific Northwest often also have western Canada to cover, and that’s a huge amount of miles to traverse to see everyone. So if there’s, say, a kid in Alberta with a strong commitment to the University of Michigan, you might see him early, but not get
Braves' No. 12 prospect caps first week back with 2 roundtrippers
Conor Essenburg learned the best way to snap a home run drought: hit two in one game. The Braves' No. 12 prospect -- who missed a month due to injury -- went 14 games (and 56 days) without a long ball. The 2025 fifth-rounder notched the first multihomer game of
Braves No. 4 prospect Lodise showing off his power potential at Single-A
The Braves saw another flash of the power potential Alex Lodise possesses on Wednesday. Actually two flashes. Atlanta's No. 4 prospect went yard twice in his second multihomer game of his career in Single-A Augusta's 5-4 victory over Columbia at SRP Park. Lodise went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to bump
Braves' 2025 first-rounder runs his way to the top of MiLB steals leaderboard
There has been some hefty jockeying for the No. 1 spot among basestealers across the Minors as the 2026 campaign stretches deeper into its second month. Sometimes the best way to create separation is just to take off. Tate Southisene seemed to be taking that sentiment to heart Tuesday as
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Braves prospects -- past and present -- continue to impress
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Prospects Gil, Hartman each homer twice in huge day for High-A Rome
John Gil and Eric Hartman have formed quite a duo for High-A Rome to begin the 2026 season, with Sunday’s effort serving as the perfect representation. Hitting second and third in the lineup, Gil (Braves’ No. 10 prospect) and Hartman (No. 20) each had two-home-run games in a 17-4 win
Southisene, Braves' No. 4 prospect, clubs fifth homer in latest multi-hit game
Tate Southisene continues to roll for Single-A Augusta. The 19-year-old shortstop and Braves No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline had another good game on Wednesday and is offering a glimpse of what could be on the horizon for Atlanta within a few years. Southisene, the Braves' first-round pick in the
Emperor Caminiti: Braves' top prospect rules at High-A
The Braves already have a Top 100 prospect in their rotation. Meanwhile, their top arm on the farm delivered a bounceback start on Sunday. Cam Caminiti tossed five scoreless innings in High-A Rome's 6-5 extra-inning victory over Bowling Green at AdventHealth Stadium. MLB's No. 59 prospect added to a successful
Fuentes steps up in crucial role amid Braves' pitching injuries
ATLANTA -- Didier Fuentes was expecting to make his scheduled start for Triple-A Gwinnett until he received a phone call around 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Less than 12 hours later, the 20-year-old phenom came out of the Truist Park bullpen and helped the Braves stay hot with a 5-2
Good luck getting Braves No. 4 prospect Southisene out right now
If you need a hit, you want Braves No. 4 prospect Tate Southisene in the batter's box right now. Fortunately for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets, that's what played out in the top of the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Columbia Fireflies at Segra Park.
First pitch HR? No prob! Braves prospect Ritchie shakes it off for historic debut win
WASHINGTON -- If you thought JR Ritchie was going to be undone after he surrendered a home run on the first pitch of his Major League career, then you might not have known how the 8-year-old version of himself reacted after the third pitch he ever threw for the Bainbridge
What to expect from Braves No. 2 prospect Ritchie in the big leagues
When the Braves had injury issues with their rotation at the start of Spring Training this year, it seemed surprising that JR Ritchie wasn’t being given a long look. He did his part, posting a 2.25 ERA with 14 K’s over 12 innings in the spring, but then was sent
Braves to call up No. 2 prospect Ritchie for MLB debut start vs. Nats
WASHINGTON -- As Braves No. 3 prospect Didier Fuentes struggled in the first inning of Wednesday night’s 8-6 win at Nationals Park, it became apparent the team’s No. 2 prospect was likely less than 24 hours from making his MLB debut. Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed this when he announced
Braves call up Fuentes for start against Nats; Sale pushed back
WASHINGTON -- Reynaldo López’s worst start created an opportunity for Didier Fuentes to come up to make his first start of the season. There was an expectation Fuentes would be called up after López’s 58-pitch, one-inning outing heavily taxed the Braves bullpen in an 11-4 loss to the Nationals on
19-year-old Braves prospect joins impressive company with 3-homer, 5-hit game
The scouting report on Eric Hartman is often all about his 70-grade speed, which helped him steal 48 bags in 89 games during his first professional season in 2025. On Tuesday, though, he put on an incredible power display. The Braves’ No. 20 prospect mashed three home runs for High-A
Beat rolls on for Braves No. 2 prospect Ritchie (0.99 ERA) at Triple-A
JR Ritchie continues to make his case for a callup to the big leagues. The Braves' No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline tossed yet another scoreless gem on Saturday, going six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out eight for Triple-A Gwinnett in its 2-1, 11-inning
Braves' No. 2 prospect making Atlanta take notice after hot start at Triple-A
On the heels of an eye-opening Spring Training, JR Ritchie is carrying over his dominance to his second go-around at Triple-A. The Braves' No. 2 prospect stood out once again in his fourth start this season for Gwinnett as he struck out five batters across 5 2/3 scoreless innings in
Here's where Braves' top prospects will start the year
With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Braves’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
- Cam Caminiti (MLB No. 65), LHP -- Rome (High-A)
- JR Ritchie (MLB No. 85), RHP -- Gwinnett (Triple-A)
- Didier Fuentes (MLB No. 98), RHP -- Atlanta (MLB)
- Tate
Braves option spring standout Fuentes to stretch out as starter
ATLANTA -- Didier Fuentes’ second stint in the Majors was limited to just one appearance. But this time, he heads back to the Minors with the Braves confident he could be a valuable rotation piece at some point this season.
Fuentes' growth apparent in nearly spotless Spring Training
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Didier Fuentes completed his impressive Grapefruit League season by giving the Braves further indication that he can help them overcome the rash of injuries that has depleted their starting pitching depth. “Whatever the team needs is what I’m willing to do,” Fuentes said through an interpreter. “Whatever
Spring phenom Fuentes likely to open season as Braves' long reliever
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Didier Fuentes might just spend a couple weeks in Atlanta’s bullpen before returning to Triple-A to further his development. But this plan didn’t lessen the excitement the 20-year-old phenom experienced on Saturday, when he learned he’ll be on the Braves’ Opening Day roster. “They called me
Rising prospect Gil displays newfound power; now to work on his memory ...
TAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach joined Atlanta’s rotation two months after pitching in the 2024 Spring Breakout, and Didier Fuentes has positioned himself for an Opening Day roster spot 12 months after shining for the Braves in the 2025 version of this same event. It’s too early to know whether