Paul Skenes Working with Improved Supporting Cast in Pittsburgh in 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes established himself as one of MLB's premier hurlers in 2025, posting a 10-10 record with a 1.97 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts across 187 2/3 innings pitched. The 23-year-old was unanimously named the National League Cy Young Award winner in just his second big-league season. With a career K-BB rate of 25% across 320 2/3 MLB innings, Skenes' underlying numbers support his dominance. From a fantasy perspective, wins are the one category where Skenes provided middling production in 2025, particularly relative to other high-end starting pitching options. While the Pirates don't profile as a juggernaut in 2026, they have made some steps towards contention this offseason by adding veteran infielders Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn. With a better supporting cast around him, Skenes could reach yet another level in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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