The Pittsburgh Pirates expected more from Paul Skenes in the 2026 season. The Steel City believed he would be a shutdown starting pitcher once again. That did not end up happening. The Pirates have not had their ace present, and…
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is facing criticism for his underwhelming performance during the 2026 MLB season. Despite the Pirates keeping their mathematical postseason hopes alive with a Friday night victory, the team is not expected to make the playoffs, with Skenes' struggles cited as a primary reason for the disappointing campaign.
Skenes has posted a 10-11 record with a 3.91 ERA, falling short of the dominant form that previously earned him Rookie of the Year and Cy Young honors. Some observers have pointed to his participation in the World Baseball Classic earlier in the year as a potential factor in his decline in performance.
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