Pirates Facing Paul Skenes Decision After All-Star Break originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes is currently in his second season in MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 23-year-old superstar was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut in 2024.

Coming off his second consecutive start in the All-Star Game, Pirates ace Paul Skenes will oppose Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty as he tries to get his squad back on track on Monday night in Pittsburgh.

An unnamed MLB team reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates about trading for superstar starting pitcher Paul Skenes, but that overture was rejected, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.