Paul Skenes blames WBC for Season Struggles
Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' star pitcher and former Cy Young Award winner, has experienced a decline in performance during the 2026 season. His ERA has risen from 1.97 to 3.91, and his fastball velocity has dropped from 98.1 mph to 96.9 mph. Skenes attributes part of this decline to his participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which he believes disrupted his normal spring preparation and affected his ability to build peak velocity throughout the season. Despite making mechanical adjustments, he has struggled to fully recover, and with the Pirates eliminated from postseason contention, he plans to focus on offseason recovery.
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