The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a notable change to their weekend pitching plans involving one of MLB's biggest stars.
Paul Skenes will no longer make his scheduled start Sunday, with the Pirates instead pushing the reigning NL Cy Young winner back to Wednesday, according to manager Don Kelly. The team is giving its ace additional rest, and importantly, the decision is not injury-related.
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Aug 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) walks out to the bullpen before the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The decision comes after Skenes has experienced an unusually difficult stretch this season.
#sunday #wednesday
Paul Skenes will no longer make his scheduled start Sunday, with the Pirates instead pushing the reigning NL Cy Young winner back to Wednesday, according to manager Don Kelly. The team is giving its ace additional rest, and importantly, the decision is not injury-related.
MORE: MLB awards predictions for the 2026 season
Aug 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) walks out to the bullpen before the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The decision comes after Skenes has experienced an unusually difficult stretch this season.
#sunday #wednesday
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