Skenes’ Struggle and the Pirates’ Future | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes dimmed as ace Paul Skenes hit a rough patch this season, sparking debate over whether to shut him down. But insider John Perrotto argues resting him won’t fix anything — Skenes pitched through two non-contender seasons before, and he needs to push through now. Perrotto also hints Skenes may have gained too much weight, contributing to his recent slump, despite his once-stellar start and current 9-11 record with a 3.95 ERA. 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/516d902f7bd51fb6