Pirates GM shuts down Paul Skenes trade rumors despite disappointing start

Pirates GM shuts down Paul Skenes trade rumors despite disappointing start

The Pirates are 17-34 and last in the NL Central

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2025. (Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2025. (Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers (L to R) Carmen Mlodzinski (50), Andrew Heaney (45), Mitch Keller (23) and Paul Skenes (30) walk in from the bullpen before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 20, 2025. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)