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Pirates Keep Paul Skenes off the Trade Block as Extension Talks Stall

Steep arbitration costs versus outsized road attendance are driving the Pirates’ long-term strategy for the Rookie of the Year.

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Overview

  • The Pirates have publicly declared that Skenes is not on the trade block and MLB insider Ken Rosenthal does not anticipate a deal this season.
  • Speculation persists about the New York Mets and other franchises exploring multi-prospect offers for Skenes, but no formal discussions have begun.
  • Skenes remains under team control through the 2029 season and has confirmed that contract extension talks with Pittsburgh have not yet started.
  • His home attendance ranks near the bottom of MLB, but road starts have drawn crowds as high as 53,055, underscoring his drawing power elsewhere.
  • Owner Bob Nutting’s conservative payroll approach and looming arbitration costs are intensifying the Pirates’ deliberations over locking down or trading their ace.