Pirates push back Paul Skenes’ start, provide explanation
Paul Skenes was originally scheduled to pitch Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox, but the Pirates are pushing his start by three days.
Original plans called for Paul Skenes to start Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are now moving his start back by three days. The right-handed pitcher will now take the mound in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. The decision was not due to any injury concerns. "We're just giving Paul a bit more rest," manager Don Kelly explained after Saturday's loss to Boston.
"He was ready to go, and I feel it will allow him a few extra days to recuperate." Skenes' last appearance came on Tuesday in Miami, where he was pulled after throwing just 65 pitches over five innings. He went through a typical recovery process and took part in a bullpen session at PNC Park on Friday before being informed of the revised schedule.
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