It looks like Pirates fans’ fears about losing Paul Skenes are only growing. And right before free agency talk heats up, the trade rumors are exploding again. This time, they’re centered around the Yankees.

If you remember, New York reportedly tried to land Skenes at the trade deadline, but that deal never came together. But now, a new report from NJ Advance Media claims an anonymous Pirates player said Skenes has made it clear he wants out of Pittsburgh. According to the source, the 23-year-old from California told teammates he doesn’t believe the Pirates can win with him there. And he’s hoping for a trade long before he hits free agency in 2029.

But the real buzz now? It’s how a Yankees veteran reacted to that revelation, and that reaction might just flip the whole narrative.

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