Pirates alter rotation; Paul Skenes to pitch against Tigers

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Paul Skenes will pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, pushing back his next start for additional rest. Skenes, who is experiencing a drop in velocity this season, has seen his ERA rise significantly recently. He last pitched on August 11, allowing two runs over five innings, and was removed after 65 pitches due to concerns regarding his performance. Now, he will take the mound after seven days of rest, facing Jackson Jobe of the Tigers. The series begins on Monday at PNC Park, where Lake Bachar will start in Skenes' place to kick off the three-game set.

• 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates give Paul Skenes extra rest; he'll now pitch in Tigers series