Paul Skenes Motivated to Reclaim Cy Young Form in 2027 Season

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington expects ace Paul Skenes to rebound strongly in 2027 following a relatively down 2026 campaign by his high standards. After winning the Cy Young Award in 2025, Skenes still delivered a solid season in 2026 and plans to apply lessons learned to his offseason training. Cherington expressed zero long-term concerns regarding the star pitcher, emphasizing Skenes' motivation to return to elite dominance.