THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR”: Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB Community Overjoyed as Head Coach Don Kelly Makes Stunning Announcement About Pitcher Paul Skeleton
In what fans are calling the most exciting update of the Pirates’ 2025 season, interim Head Coach Don Kelly made a surprise announcement during a press conference at PNC Park this morning — one that instantly sent shockwaves across the Major League Baseball community.
With the team riding a wave of momentum following a string of late-season victories, Kelly revealed that rookie pitcher Paul Skeleton — previously unknown outside scouting circles — would be promoted to the starting rotation effective immediately and is being groomed as the franchise’s future ace.
“This is something we’ve been building toward for months,” Kelly said with a confident smile. “Paul Skeleton isn’t just another arm — he’s the guy we believe can lead this rotation for the next decade.”
Skeleton, 23, was drafted out of a small Division II school just two years ago and has since skyrocketed through the Pirates’ minor league system. Known for his mid-90s fastball, nasty slider, and ice-cold composure, the young pitcher has dominated at Triple-A this season with a 1.89 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 98 innings.
The surprise announcement came after Skeleton touched down in Pittsburgh earlier today, and was immediately met with roaring cheers from fans camped outside the team’s practice facility.
“This is the best news we could hope for,” said longtime fan and season ticket holder Carla Redd. “We’ve been waiting for a homegrown pitching star to lead us. Paul might be the guy.”
Even Pirates veterans are excited. Catcher Henry Davis posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“Let’s get it, kid. Welcome to the big stage. Let’s make history.”
The MLB community has also taken notice. Analysts from ESPN and MLB Network praised the Pirates’ bold decision, calling Skeleton “the most underrated pitching prospect in the league” and a potential dark horse candidate for NL Rookie of the Year — despite only now joining the starting rotation.
Coach Kelly emphasized that Skeleton will debut in a high-stakes game this weekend against the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers — a true test by fire.
“He’s earned this. The city’s ready. The clubhouse is ready. And most importantly — Paul is ready.”
Fans have already begun flooding the Pirates’ team store for Skeleton jerseys, and ticket sales for Saturday’s game reportedly spiked by over 60% following the announcement.
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