Overview

• Cherington says owner Bob Nutting and team president Travis Williams have given no sign his job is in jeopardy.
• Pittsburgh entered Sunday 66-89 after dropping 12 of 14, locked into a second straight last-place finish in the NL Central.
• Don Kelly’s status will be reviewed after the season following his May promotion, with his contract expiring at year’s end.
• The Pirates ranked last in MLB in runs, home runs and OPS, while ace Paul Skenes logged a 2.02 ERA and is viewed as the NL Cy Young favorite.
• Cherington signaled an offseason push to add bats by leveraging pitching depth and an improved prospect base via trades.