Steven Fuentes

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Steven Fuentes
Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1997-05-04) May 4, 1997 (age 24)
Puerto Armuelles, Panama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Steven Oneil Fuentes (born May 4, 1997) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization.

Career[]

As an international amateur free agent, Fuentes signed with Washington for a $35,000 bonus in 2013.[1] Fuentes progressed to full-season ball in 2017, which he divided between the Class-A Hagerstown Suns and Class A-Advanced Potomac Nationals, pitching both in relief and as a starter. He was one of the pitchers selected to pitch to Nationals superstar outfielder Bryce Harper as he rehabbed at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in September 2017 after a knee injury.[2] In 2018, Fuentes spent most of the season with Potomac, where he started in 2019[3] before being promoted to Class-AA Harrisburg. With the Senators, Fuentes was converted from a regular relief role into a starting pitcher.[4]

Fuentes was suspended for 50 games for a positive heptaminol test on August 7, 2019, effectively ending his breakout season early.[5] He was an invited member of the Nationals' 60-man player pool during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season, which he spent at the alternate training site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. After the 2020 season, the Nationals selected his contract, adding him to their 40-man roster.[6] On April 20, 2021, Fuentes was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. On April 30, Fuentes was optioned down to the alternate training site without appearing in a game.[7] On July 2, Fuentes was placed on the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.[8] On October 13, 2021, Fuentes was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[9] On November 7, Fuentes elected free agency.[10] Fuentes re-signed with the Nationals on a minor league contract on November 24, 2021.

Pitching style[]

A groundball pitcher, Fuentes employs a crossfire delivery to add deception to his pitches, running his sinking fastball in the low to mid-90s and complementing it with a slider and changeup.[1][11]

Refereneces[]

  1. ^ a b McInturff, Adam (August 15, 2018). "Steven Fuentes". 2080 Baseball. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  2. ^ Janes, Chelsea (September 23, 2017). "Nationals' Bryce Harper looks comfortable batting in his second simulated game". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "Potomac Nationals Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster". OurSportsCentral. April 2, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Erickson, Luke (May 27, 2019). "Monday's News & Notes". NationalsProspects.com. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Zuckerman, Mark (August 7, 2019). "Minor league pitcher Fuentes suspended 50 games (Nats up 4-0)". MASN Sports. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  6. ^ @federalbaseball (30 October 2020). "#Nats: #Nationals select contract of Steven Fuentes.Fuentes, 23, "went 6-5 w/ a 2.23 ERA and one save in 23 games…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Steve Adams. "Nationals Activate Jon Lester". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  8. ^ "Nationals Select Humberto Arteaga".
  9. ^ "Nationals outright high pitching prospect Steven Fuentes, two others". MSN.
  10. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams".
  11. ^ "Prospect Spotlight – Steven Fuentes". NatsGM. September 28, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2019.

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