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Pittsburgh Pirates Reject Trade for Ace Paul Skenes

7/20/2025

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have turned down a trade proposal for their ace pitcher, Paul Skenes, who boasts an impressive 2.01 ERA, leading the MLB. However, with a 4-8 record on a struggling team, Skenes may consider a trade if the Pirates fail to turn their fortunes around before 2029.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have turned down a trade proposal for their ace pitcher, Paul Skenes, who boasts an impressive 2.01 ERA, leading the MLB. However, with a 4-8 record on a struggling team, Skenes may consider a trade if the Pirates fail to turn their fortunes around before 2029.