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Paul Skenes Says Pirates’ Year Will Be ‘Wasted’ Without Real Offseason Adjustments

He urges urgency after a dominant year that the league’s worst offense could not support.

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Jul 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) smiles as he walks off the field during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Skenes said Friday the season only has value if the club identifies what went wrong and acts on needed changes before 2026.
  • He is a heavy NL Cy Young favorite and could be the first in about four decades to follow a Rookie of the Year award with a Cy Young the next season.
  • Despite an MLB-leading 2.03 ERA with 209 strikeouts and a .199 opponents’ average, he is just 10-10 heading into a likely final start next week in Cincinnati.
  • Pittsburgh has locked in another losing season with one of MLB’s worst offenses, including an 11-of-12 skid entering the final home series.
  • Team officials reiterate their commitment to Skenes with no in-season extension talks reported, and outside evaluations suggest trading young pitching may be the fastest way to upgrade the lineup.