Paul Skenes, 2025 NL Cy Young, Set for WBC & Pirates Start

Paul Skenes, the reigning 2025 NL Cy Young winner, is the leading favorite for the 2026 award at +225. He is scheduled to start for the Pirates tomorrow against the Braves. Skenes also confirmed he expects to make multiple starts for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with at least one in pool play and potentially more if the team advances. In 2025, he led MLB with a 1.97 ERA, 2.36 FIP, and an NL-best 0.948 WHIP, showcasing his dominance.