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What If Paul Skenes Is Just… Good? | Pirates Rotation Review
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The Pirates entered 2026 expecting their starting rotation to be one of the strengths of the team. Instead, even with Braxton Ashcraft emerging as an All-Star, the group ended up much closer to average than elite.
Alex Stumpf looks at Paul Skenes’ step back and whether this version of him could be closer to what the Pirates get moving forward. He also breaks down the progress from Bubba Chandler and Jared Jones, Mitch Keller’s uncertain future and whether Pittsburgh should use its pitching depth to help address the offense this offseason.
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