The High Price of Perfection: Skenes' Latest Exit Raises Questions About MLB's Relentless Pace The Pittsburgh Pirates' loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday was not a surprise, but Paul Skenes' early exit after just 65 pitches has raised concerns about his health.
Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, has struggled this season with a dip in velocity. Skenes has been dealing with a nagging issue all season long.
Pirates manager Don Kelly insisted that the pitcher's early exit was not injury related, but the explanation only raises more questions.