Skenes Struggles Demand Rest | MLB News

Paul Skenes, last year’s Cy Young winner, is in freefall this summer—his fastball’s down to career lows, he’s barely lasting through games, and his ERA’s ballooning. Despite extra rest and no injury, exhaustion and mechanics are crashing his form, as seen in a brutal four-inning stint against the Tigers. With the Pirates five-and-a-half games out of playoff contention, the smart move? Shut him down now to protect his future.

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