Since Paul Skenes burst onto the Major League Baseball scene, his impact has been so noticeable that he is already considered the next undisputed ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates. But

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling, and fans are growing frustrated from wasting Paul Skenes. MLB insider Jeff Passan believes the team should trade him now.

Passan called it a "depressing reality" that this is where the Pirates find themselves. Skenes, who announced he would play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, has thrown a quality start in six of his nine starts this season and pitched to a 2.63 ERA.