Skenes Struggles and Pirates’ Tightrope | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes is in a slump, his ERA ballooning to 3.95 and velocity dropping, forcing the team to push back his start—yet the results haven’t improved, with three walks or more in four straight outings. With the Pirates deep in the standings race and Skenes’ walk and HR rates at career highs, the front office faces a brutal dilemma: push him to salvage playoff hopes or protect his health for the future. The season’s final stretch could hinge on whether Skenes can rediscover his early-season magic—or if the Pirates must play without their ace at full strength. 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/94f53d87a47bde01