Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes pauses after giving up an RBI single to St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, left, with fellow pitchers Jared Jones, center, and Mitch Keller, right, watch from the dugout railing during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)