MLB insider gives brutal opinion on Paul Skenes trade rumors | MLB News
With the Paul Skenes trading rumors circulating on social media and fans making predictions on whether he will be traded before August 1, 2025, an MLB insider laid out the facts and details stating how Skenes might remain with the Pirates before the deadline.Ken Rosenthal, an MLB insider, gave detailed insights on why the Paul Skenes trade might not happen this season.
What opinion did MLB insider give on Paul Skenes’ trade rumor
Ken Rosenthal, from The Athletic, stated that Paul Skenes might not move out from the Pittsburgh Pirates before August 1, 2025.As per Rosenthal, if Skenes is traded, the contenders would need an equally talented player for the trade, and no one will be willing to do that. Besides, it is due to Skenes’ efforts, that the team has managed to sustain this season. His 2.44 ERA is one of the reasons that the Pirates have not totally been out of the game. Moreover, Skenes has already signed a one-year pre-arbitration deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which amounts to $875,000. Rosenthal further went on to say that Skenes is a depreciating talent if the Pirates decide to keep him on the team. His best bet is that Skenes might still remain a Pirate on August 1, which is post MLB trade deadline (which is July 31).
Will Paul Skenes remain with the Pittsburgh Pirates
As per various MLB insiders, Skenes might remain with the Pirates if a huge offer doesn’t come along his way.Besides, the Pirates GM Ben Cherington has publicly stated that the team has no intention of trading Skenes. It clearly shows that the Pirates management is thinking of creating a strong team around the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year title-holder, with the hopes that they would win more matches.
Paul Skenes on the field (Image Source: Getty)
With the management firing manager Derek Shelton, hitting coach, Andy Haines, bullpen coach, Justin Meccage, and various other staff members, it is clear that the Pirates are doing everything they can to change the course of the game. However, with the current Pirates’ performance, and the continuous changes being made in the team, there are chances that Skenes might leave the team once the season is done with. Also Read: Livvy Dunner shines in summer looks as Paul Skenes dominates baseball debut
