Paul Skenes, a top pitching prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, will start the 2024 season in the minor leagues despite a strong Spring Training performance. Skenes expressed understanding of the decision, acknowledging his limited professional experience and the team's cautious approach.
The Pirates obviously made a decision yesterday on Paul Skenes. But they're far from finished this spring: https://t.co/Jp2OtfZpSg
"This is more of a ... let's not rush this guy" Paul Skenes won't make the @Pirates opening day roster. #FTLive reacts ▶️ https://t.co/l0dOyR1GAc https://t.co/fgJRHmq9Au
Paul Skenes Won't Make Pirates' Opening Day Roster https://t.co/L7vBkWMkx7 https://t.co/kk5Ldq6TEP
Pirates' top prospect Paul Skenes, No. 10 in MLB, will begin 2024 season in minors https://t.co/WUbY0hMLU6
Pirates' Skenes to begin season in minors https://t.co/pyt2X3IDlM
Paul Skenes: "I’ve thrown 6 2/3 innings in pro ball. It’s just kind of how it goes. [Pirates general manager Ben Cherington] said it would be unprecedented if I started the year in the big leagues. Not that I don’t think I can do it, but I understand it."
Paul Skenes will start season in minors https://t.co/4cSBcpYG2p
The @Pirates announced that Paul Skenes will start the season in the minor leagues The top pitching prospect in the sport will not make the Opening Day roster What do you think of this decision? 👀 https://t.co/NWqZ92lbw2 https://t.co/ZeFZymqjjc
Paul Skenes strikes out three in two Spring Training frames for the @Pirates. https://t.co/On8zWbYDWt