Didier Fuentes has faced challenges in his early major league career, with two starts revealing significant command issues, particularly in his second outing against the Mets. His performance has led to questions about whether he should continue in the Braves' rotation. While pitch models emphasize his talent, there's a concerning gap between his pitch quality and effectiveness in getting strikeouts. The team is exploring alternatives in the rotation, but options like Bryce Elder and others may not provide immediate answers.
Fuentes' first outing was okay but tainted by a bad pitch, while his second start revealed severe command issues, raising concerns about his effectiveness in the rotation.
Despite pitch models praising Fuentes' talents, the failure to translate pitch quality into significant strikeouts is troubling, creating uncertainty around his continued role.
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