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Yankees Pursue Pirates Ace Paul Skenes, Trade Rejected

3/27/2026

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The New York Yankees tried to acquire Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes before the 2025 trade deadline and were rebuffed.
The Pirates value Paul Skenes as a cornerstone under contract through 2029 and have no intention of trading him.
The Yankees may revisit the opportunity if circumstances change.
Skenes, 23, has thrived in two MLB seasons, earning the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees tried to acquire Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes before the 2025 trade deadline and were rebuffed.
The Pirates value Paul Skenes as a cornerstone under contract through 2029 and have no intention of trading him.
The Yankees may revisit the opportunity if circumstances change.
Skenes, 23, has thrived in two MLB seasons, earning the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards.