Paul Skenes Slipping from Ace Status | MLB News

Paul Skenes’ dominance is fading—his latest start saw him pulled after just 5 innings, down from his usual 6, with velocity dipping to 96.5 mph from last year’s 98.2. While injury isn’t the issue, fatigue from early WBC commitments and a shortened regular season may be throwing off his rhythm. The Pirates’ ace is showing signs of strain, and fans are watching closely to see if he’ll bounce back—or if it’s time for a rest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56745f2cc837bbe5