Paul Skenes Won't Pitch Again This Year
1 year agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Paul Skenes on the development list and he will not pitch again this year. "We're excited and encouraged by the positive things Paul has been able to accomplish in his short time in the Pirates organization. He's checked all of the boxes we aimed for him to check during the 2023 season," the Pirates said in a statement. "The goal now is to focus on a complete offseason in preparation for his first full professional year in 2024." The No. 1 overall pick of this year's draft gave up four earned runs while striking out 10 over 6 2/3 innings in the Florida Complex League and for Single-A Bradenton and Double-A Altoona before being shut down. Considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball since Stephen Strasburg, Skenes should already be stashed in all dynasty/keeper leagues and could make his MLB debut as soon as 2024.
Source: Pirates Twitter
Source: Pirates Twitter