Overview
- On The Dan Patrick Show, Skenes called the Yankees report "not true" and said he moved past it after brief frustration.
- General manager Ben Cherington said teams continue to ask yet Pittsburgh has not considered trading Skenes, adding he will be a Pirate in 2026.
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote Skenes is "not going anywhere" this offseason, with other reporters likewise pouring cold water on an imminent move.
- Skenes is under club control through 2029 and not arbitration‑eligible until next offseason, making any trade prohibitively expensive for suitors.
- MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported the Pirates could raise payroll by $30–40 million to add help, aligning with Skenes’ stated goal to win in Pittsburgh.