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Pirates Ace Skenes Earns Third All-Star Nod
5 Jul
Summary
- Paul Skenes received his third consecutive All-Star selection.
- He is the fourth pitcher in MLB history to be an All-Star in his first three seasons.
- Skenes is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game due to his scheduled start.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has earned his third consecutive selection to the National League All-Star team. This recognition places him among an elite group of Pirates pitchers, including Rip Sewell and Roy Face, to achieve three consecutive All-Star nods. Skenes is also the fourth pitcher in MLB history to be named an All-Star in each of his first three professional seasons.
Despite his individual success, Skenes is unlikely to pitch in the 2026 All-Star Game. His scheduled start for the Pirates' final game before the break, which falls on the Sunday prior to the July 14th event, would make him ineligible to pitch two days later. Skenes has expressed his desire for his rotation mate, Braxton Ashcraft, to potentially take his place if he cannot participate.
