Pirates push Paul Skenes' next start to Wednesday for recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have delayed Paul Skenes' next start to Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Don Kelly stated the decision is based on recovery time rather than injury concerns, following Skenes' struggles with decreased velocity and performance. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner has notched a 5.79 ERA over his last nine starts, contributing to the Pirates' 3-10 record in those games. Skenes expressed support for the decision, emphasizing the need for recovery amid the challenges of a long MLB season.
- •Skenes' next start pushed from Sunday to Wednesday.
- •Manager Don Kelly cites recovery time, not injury concerns.
- •Skenes has a 5.79 ERA over his last nine starts.
- •Pirates record at 3-10 in games started by Skenes since June.
- •Wednesday's start could reveal Skenes' recovery effectiveness.
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates push Paul Skenes' next start back 3 days; manager Don Kelly said decision is based on recovery time, not injury
"The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is slogging through a difficult nine-start stretch and throwing with decreased velocity.
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