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Braves Weren’t Willing To Include Didier Fuentes In Skubal Trade Offer

The Braves were one of the teams looking to acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers at the trade deadline, with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writing a few

By MLB Trade Rumors · Yardbarker

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:12 PM

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The Braves reportedly refused to include pitcher Didier Fuentes in trade offers for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
Detroit ultimately traded Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-player deal at the trade deadline.
Fuentes recorded a 2.45 ERA across 73 1/3 innings and 58 appearances out of Atlanta's bullpen in 2026.

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The Atlanta Braves reportedly refused to include 21-year-old right-hander Didier Fuentes in trade talks for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Atlanta would not part with Fuentes despite offering other young pitchers like AJ Smith-Shawver and JR Ritchie. Detroit ultimately traded Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fuentes impressed in 2026, delivering a 2.45 ERA over 73 1/3 innings in 58 regular-season relief outings for Atlanta. MLB Trade Rumors suggests the Braves' refusal to trade Fuentes indicates the organization may still view him as a long-term starting pitching option rather than merely a reliever.

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Braves Weren’t Willing To Include Didier Fuentes In Skubal Trade Offer

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