Paul Skenes taken out in fifth inning after seven days’ rest
By: Aiden Stepansky | Published: 2026-08-19 18:33:00 | Source: www.mlb.com
PITTSBURGH — The negative noise around the Pirates’ ace had never been louder. Former No. 1 pick Paul Skenes hasn’t replicated the historic success of his first two Major League seasons.
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After a 65-pitch outing in Miami, Pittsburgh opted to give Skenes seven days before his next start, pushing him from Sunday against the Red Sox to Wednesday versus the Tigers. With the extra rest, Skenes…
