Fresh off a unanimous NL Cy Young Award, Paul Skenes found himself confronting unexpected noise surrounding his future with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The young ace, already regarded as one of the premier arms in baseball, addressed the situation publicly after renewed speculation linked him to a potential long-term desire to play for the New York Yankees.

The timing of the rumor added an extra layer of attention, arriving in the aftermath of back-to-back All-Star campaigns and one of the most dominant starts to a career in the National League.

The claims suggested that Skenes had expressed interest in joining New York well before he reaches free agency after the 2029 season. That narrative quickly gained traction, prompting further discussion despite a lack of direct attribution.

Skenes,

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