What happened: Fuentes received the attorneyjohnfoy Strong Arm Pitcher of the Month honor.
Why it matters: The recognition follows a strong late-August stretch that included a 97.4 mph fastball to end a seventh-inning threat.
By the numbers: Fuentes carried a 1.92 ERA, 30.4% strikeout rate and 1.8 fWAR, which ranked 10th among MLB relievers as of Aug. 27.
What to watch: Watch whether Fuentes continues to work in high-leverage relief situations.