Pittsburgh Pirates fans may have to wait a little longer to see Paul Skeens pitch for the team this season, as manager Derek Shelton said he’s not ready to be called up yet.
Shelton said Monday that Skeens’ next start is “scheduled” to be this weekend at Triple-A Indianapolis, and that he has not discussed starting with the Pirates “in any capacity.”
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Indianapolis Indians pitcher Paul Skeens, 10, during the Buffalo Bisons vs. Indianapolis Indians Milve baseball game at Victory Field on April 30, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Between innings, he talks with Indianapolis Indians catcher Yasmani Grandal, 14. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“We’re trying to live in a speculative world and everyone’s trying to figure out what’s going to happen, and that means we’re spending time and energy on things we shouldn’t be focusing on,” Shelton said. added. Audacy’s 93.7 The Fan.
Skeens’ girlfriend, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunn, posted a Skeens Pirates jersey on her Snapchat account Sunday, much to the excitement of Pirates fans.
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However, his start at Triple-A Indianapolis didn’t go as planned when the hype started. He allowed Will Robertson of the Buffalo Bisons to hit his first home run in the minors. He ended up striking out four batters and being pulled after 66 pitches.
Paul Skeens No. 30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates warms up during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles on February 29, 2024 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
“We’re talking about checking the box, and today it’s going to be checked again,” Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told the outlet Sunday. “This is the first time in his professional career that he has started a game after four days of rest. It may not seem like a big deal, but it’s the first time something like this has happened and it’s a different box.” has ticked almost every box since the season began and has responded incredibly well. ”
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Indianapolis Indians pitcher Paul Skeens, 10, during the Buffalo Bisons vs. Indianapolis Indians Milv baseball game at Victory Field on April 30, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. ) hits the ball. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Skeens was the No. 1 pick last year after leading LSU to the NCAA title with a 13-2 record, 1.69 ERA, and 209 strikeouts.
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