Overview
- Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Yankees tried to acquire Skenes at last July’s trade deadline, and the Pirates refused to entertain the offer.
- Heyman wrote that New York was ready to send four top prospects, with names such as Cam Schlittler, George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones and Carlos Lagrange mentioned.
- Pirates GM Ben Cherington has maintained the club does not intend to trade Skenes.
- Skenes remains under Pittsburgh control through the 2029 season, and projections cited in reports put his future free-agent price near $50 million per year.
- Heyman added that the Yankees plan to revisit the pursuit only if they see any opening from Pittsburgh.