Pirates push back Skenes' start to give struggling ace rest
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced they will delay Paul Skenes' next start by three days. This decision comes as Skenes is experiencing his worst stretch in the major leagues. The Pirates seek to provide the young pitcher with additional recovery time as they navigate this challenging phase of the season.
- •Paul Skenes' next start delayed by three days for extra rest.
- •Skenes is currently facing significant struggles in MLB.
- •The Pirates are taking measures to support their young ace.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates push back Paul Skenes’ start, provide explanation
- 12:58 PMESPN — Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace
- 3:41 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start - MLB Trade Rumors
- 3:39 AMPittsburgh Post-Gazette — The Pirates push Paul Skenes' scheduled start back from Sunday to Wednesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.
"Paul Skenes was originally scheduled to pitch Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox, but the Pirates are pushing his start by three days.
"The Pirates are pushing back Paul Skenes after a discouraging outing earlier this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:29 PMPirates push back Paul Skenes’ start, provide explanation
Paul Skenes was originally scheduled to pitch Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox, but the Pirates are pushing his start by three days.
- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 12:58 PMPirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace
The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 16, 2026, 3:41 AMPirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start - MLB Trade Rumors
The Pirates are pushing back Paul Skenes after a discouraging outing earlier this week.
- Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAug 16, 2026, 3:39 AMThe Pirates push Paul Skenes' scheduled start back from Sunday to Wednesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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