Fuentes was not just another prospect Atlanta was trying to protect. The 21-year-old had already reached the majors and finished the season with a 2.45 ERA in 58 appearances, striking out 92 hitters in 73 1/3 innings while showing the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that immediately stands out. If you recall, during the Tigers Spring Breakout game last season against Atlanta, Fuentes dominated.Â