Skenes Slump: Health or Hype? | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes, once hailed as baseball’s next generational talent, is hitting a rough patch—his ERA’s jumped to 3.9, he’s giving up more hits and walks, and the Pirates have lost 14 games with him on the mound. His once-stunning velocity (98+ mph, 28 times per start) has dropped to just four pitches at that speed per outing, sparking health doubts. Amid swirling rumors about his relationship with influencer Olivia Dunne and the pressure of fame, tonight’s Brewers—who’ve brought back injured pitcher Kyle Harrison—are heavy favorites against the struggling Pirates. The big question: Is Skenes truly healthy—or is something else derailing his historic potential? 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/9da36fd6fe249f42