Braves reportedly declined to involve Didier Fuentes in Tarik Skubal trade talks
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The Atlanta Braves reportedly refused to include prospect Didier Fuentes in trade discussions with the Detroit Tigers for star pitcher Tarik Skubal, according to sources. The decision suggests the team plans to retain the 21-year-old hurler, who made his MLB debut in 2025 as a starter and showed promise in relief during the 2026 postseason, including a standout performance in Game 2 of the NLDS where he retired 11 straight batters.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has repeatedly emphasized Fuentes’ potential, and the team’s unwillingness to trade him implies they see him as a long-term asset, possibly returning to a starting role in the future. While the Braves had previously explored sending Spencer Strider to Texas for Jacob deGrom, the Skubal talks stalled over Fuentes’ inclusion, leaving the young pitcher with the organization for now.
