Pirates GM comments on Paul Skenes' velocity drop this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has struggled with a velocity drop this season, averaging 96-97 mph on his fastball compared to 98-99 mph in previous years. He currently holds a record of 6-7 with a 3.10 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 93 innings. Pirates GM Ben Cherington stated that there are no physical issues with Skenes and emphasized that minor performance drop-offs are common for pitchers, regardless of their skill level. Skenes last won a game on May 12, and the team is monitoring his situation closely as the season progresses.
- •Skenes' fastball velocity has dropped this season.
- •He has a 6-7 record and a 3.10 ERA.
- •Cherington believes minor performance drops are normal.
- •Skenes hasn’t won a game since May 12.
- •The Pirates are closely monitoring his performance.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates GM Ben Cherington comments on Paul Skenes velocity drop
"Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been surprisingly human this season. The Cy Young Award winner has been plodding along of late, sitting on a 6-7 record with a 3.10 ERA. His WHIP still looks good at 0.97, and he has 114 striekouts in 93 innings pitched. But one of the biggest differences of late […]
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