Pirates Weigh Paul Skenes' Usage Amid Stellar Rookie Season

Pittsburgh carefully manages Skenes' workload as he competes for NL Rookie of the Year honors.

Paul Skenes has thrown 131 ⅓ innings this year, surpassing his previous career high.
Manager Derek Shelton confirms there are no plans to shut down Skenes immediately.
Skenes will continue to pitch with extended rest periods between starts.
Despite recent struggles, Skenes delivered a dominant six-inning performance against the Reds.
Skenes is one of only five pitchers since 1915 to allow 25 earned runs or fewer in their first 17 career starts.