Braves Refused to Include Didier Fuentes in Tarik Skubal Talks

During August trade deadline discussions regarding Tarik Skubal, the Atlanta Braves refused to include 21-year-old hurler Didier Fuentes in any packages with the Tigers. The reluctance to part with Fuentes indicates the Braves view him as a long-term piece, potentially returning to a starting role after showing flashes of brilliance in October, including retiring 11 batters in a row during Game 2 of the NLDS under the heavy faith of manager Walt Weiss.