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Braves have two prospects in 2026 FanGraphs Top 100 List
With real baseball games just around the corner FanGraphs released their Top 100 Prospect List for 2026. Only two Braves prospects make the list this year with JR Ritchie leading the way coming in at No. 68 overall, while Didier Fuentes comes in at No. 90 on the list. This is the highest we’ve seen JR Ritchie come in on a list this pre-season, and the first one that has Fuentes on it at all.
Coming into his age 22 season Fangraphs has JR Ritchie at 68 overall, with a future value of 50 – a significant value that pretty much gives him a legitimate starting pitcher grade.
Here’s a little bit of what FanGraphs had to say about JR and it’s definitely worth the click to read the full breakdown.
Ritchie touches 97 with both of his fastballs, and after years of sitting 91-93, he added a tick and change in 2025, when his heater averaged 93.9 mph. While not a seismic breakout, it’s a meaningful step forward for a strike-thrower with a change and good feel to spin, one who has been on the 45/50 line in previous evaluation cycles. The extra velo gives him more wiggle room in the zone, and his ability to command the ball to both sides of the plate suggests he’ll fully leverage it.
Despite the rough stint in the majors for Didier last year, one that many have noted was a bit rushed, FanGraphs also gave him a 50 future value grade. Here’s a little of what they had to say about Didier.
Fuentes is advanced beyond his years. His delivery is simple and repeatable, with a quick and clean arm stroke and moderate effort throughout his delivery. He’s primarily a fastball/sweeper guy, and will sprinkle in a curve and splitter. He’s adept at spotting the fastball to the glove-side corner and the top rail of the zone, where mid-90s velo, plus extension, and a low release height all help it play as an above-average weapon.
Once again – it is definitely worth the click to read the full breakdown of Didier, one that might ease some of the concerns that have made their way around social media. With the Braves already facing several starting pitcher injuries there is definitely the real possibility that both find their way in Atlanta this year – sooner than later.
Did T.J. Warren sign with the Knicks? What to know about new contract for the "Bubble God"
Did T.J. Warren sign with the Knicks? What to know about new contract for the "Bubble God" originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
He became known as the "Bubble God" during the NBA's relocation to Walt Disney World during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Small forward T.J. Warren put on masterclass scoring displays in the bubble with the Indiana Pacers, averaging 26.2 points per game in five regular-season contests and five postseason matchups against the Miami Heat.
Warren scored a career high 53 points on 69% shooting on August 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and followed it up with 34 points against the Washington Wizards two days later. Multiple left foot fractures kept him out of action during the 2021-22 season, and he's appeared in just 53 NBA games since.
Warren returns to G League with Knicks
During the 2024-25 G League season, Warren played 36 games with the Westchester Knicks and averaged 23.7 points per night, showing he still possesses the ability to put the ball in the basket.
According to the New York Post's Stefan Bondy, Warren has re-signed with the Knicks and will report to their G League affiliate in Westchester, New York.
Does this mean Warren will receive playing time alongside Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns? Maybe not. For now, he is an able body in case the Knicks decide to cut ties with a top team player before the playoffs kick off, or an injury occurs.