Braves reportedly declined to involve Didier Fuentes in Tarik Skubal trade talks

Well, now we know how highly the Braves regard Fuentes when it comes to their future plans

By Demetrius Bell · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 9:25 PM

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The Braves reportedly refused to include young pitcher Didier Fuentes in trade talks for Tarik Skubal.
Atlanta considered Fuentes an untouchable asset during discussions with the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers subsequently traded Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline.

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The Atlanta Braves reportedly refused to include 21-year-old pitcher Didier Fuentes in potential trade discussions for Tarik Skubal ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Atlanta deemed the breakout pitcher untouchable during negotiations with the Detroit Tigers, effectively ending their pursuit of the reigning Cy Young Award winner.

Following the breakdown in talks with Atlanta, the Tigers ultimately pivoted and traded Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-handed ace went on to make postseason starts for Los Angeles during their National League Championship Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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