So when Skenes walked into the dugout on Monday night after needing 86 pitches to get through six innings against the Detroit Tigers, the 23-year-old didn't put up a fight when manager Don Kelly turned to reliever Braxton Ashcraft for the seventh in what eventually became a 3-0 victory.

Pirates Facing Paul Skenes Decision After All-Star Break originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes is currently in his second season in MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 23-year-old superstar was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut in 2024.

Paul Skenes tamed the Tigers in another sterling performance on the mound Monday night to help the Pirates secure their 40th win.