Paul Skenes isnt expecting the Pirates to throw him a curveball. There has been rampant speculation that the spiraling Pirates might be better off trading the best young pitcher in MLB for a haul of prospects to boost their offense, but making that move at this point would be a huge gamble when Skenes is under team control until 2030 and cost-effective at least until reaching arbitration in 2027. I dont expect it to happen, Skenes told The A sociated Pre s after [Cherington] is going to look out for whats best for the Pirates. If he feels [trading me] is the right way to go, then he feels thats the right way to go. But I have to pitch well. Thats the bottom line. Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at PNC Park. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Explore More Cherington said that trading Jarrett Allen Jersey the flame-throwing Skenes is not part of the conversation at all despite an 18-34 start that has the Pirates headed for a sixth straight losing season. But analysts and fans have other ideas in the mock-trade world. Anybody can play GM, Skenes said. Theres no substance to just all that talk that you hear on social media and news outlets and stuff like that. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches in the first inning when the New York Mets played the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, May 12, 2025 at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post Skenes, who will turn 23 this week, has been unaffected by the speculation. He sports a 2.36 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 68 2/3 innings but owns a 3-5 record pitching for a lineup that provides the lowest run support in MLB. Bens job is to create a winning team and a winning organization, Skenes said. So what it looks like to him [is up to him]. Of course, Skenes is used to living in a fish bowl as the boyfriend of social-media influencer, former LSU gymnast and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Livvy Dunn. Livvy Dunne cheers on her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30), during the third inning when the New York Mets played the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, May 12. Robert Sabo for NY Post So, does the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year feel disrespected by the implication that the Pirates should move on from him so quickly despite his performance and commitment he has shown to Pittsburgh over his first year in the majors? I dont feel anything good or bad toward it, Skenes said. Damyean Dotson Jersey
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