Though he's barely a year removed from making his MLB debut, it's a sign of the times that Paul Skenes is already the subject of trade chatter.

Trade talk reflects the pitcher’s big surplus value and the Pirates’ struggles. The post Paul Skenes Blockbuster Trade Buzz Is Building. Will the Pirates Cash In? appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Skenes is a depreciating asset who will never sign with the Pirates long-term. Fellow right-hander Jared Jones is out until 2026 after undergoing a UCL repair in his elbow. A monster package of major-league-ready hitters for Skenes could align with Jones’ return and the ascent of top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler.