Paul Skenes Joins Team USA WBC Rotation, Skubal's Limited Role Noted

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, a reigning 2025 Cy Young winner, is slated to be a key part of Team USA's World Baseball Classic rotation. However, his expected dominant partnership with Tarik Skubal will be short-lived, as Skubal plans to make only one start. Skenes is part of a deep USA pitching staff, and his inclusion was a factor in Skubal's decision to participate.