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Paul Skenes Wins NL Cy Young As Speculation About Him Being A Yankee Appears
Paul Skenes, 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and 2025 Cy Young favorite, wants a trade to the Yankees due to Pirates' low payroll and rebuilding outlook, teammates say.
- Tuesday, Paul Skenes told teammates he wants the New York Yankees, with a Pirates teammate saying he `has no confidence the Pirates ever are going to win` and is `hoping for a trade`.
- With a payroll near $87.6 million, the Pirates are a low-spending club, helping explain Skenes' doubts about their competitiveness, according to a teammate.
- A bargain at a $875,000 salary in 2025, the 260-pounder Paul Skenes could be in line for a $35 million single-season salary based on 2024–2025 performance.
- Amid payroll strain, the team insists Paul Skenes is `off limits`, though Ben Cherington says Pittsburgh Pirates ownership will raise payroll by a few million to improve the roster.
- Opposing clubs frequently ask if Skenes is available, while Pittsburgh finished 76-86 in 2024 and 71-91 in 2025, with only four winning seasons in 33 years.
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