Paul Skenes On Fast Track To Big Leagues
8 months agoPittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Paul Skenes should be considered a fast riser after his dominant season debut on Saturday for Triple-A Indianapolis. It was a strong performance for last year's first overall pick that saw him strikeout five in three innings with no hits or walks allowed. The LSU product had a strong spring and would arguably be in the big leagues if the Pirates planned to be competitive in 2024. With the Pirates in a rebuild and unlikely to compete much this season, the club will make sure to be extra cautious about promoting their future ace. Skenes will be a must-roster if/when he is promoted this season, but managers should also be aware that he will likely be on an innings count. Regardless he is arguably the best pitcher in the minor leagues and has all the makings of an ace moving forward in his career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com