Paul Skenes Struggles in Rocky Outing Amid Velocity Concerns

Rookie Paul Skenes is enduring a difficult stretch, with his ERA rising to 3.95 after allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings against the Tigers on Wednesday. Skenes, who was removed after 81 pitches, struck out five. Concerns persist regarding declining fastball velocity, potentially linked to his World Baseball Classic participation. Despite the team pushing back his start to help him recover, Skenes acknowledges he has significant work to do.