Steven Fuentes

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

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

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. 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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