Pirates trade rumors are heating up as starting pitcher Mitch Keller emerges as a key target ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The New York Yankees are looking for a starting pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes could be the answer.

Unfortunately for two-time All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, he’s likely stuck with the Pittsburgh Pirates even if he wanted a trade ahead of the July 31 deadline.

No, Paul Skenes has not submitted a trade request to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Based on the latest information, Skenes remains under contract with the Pirates, and no formal trade request has been made.

Although the Pittsburgh Pirates haven't been great this season, their ace Paul Skenes continues to deliver from the mound, solidifying his case for a maiden National League Cy Young Award.

An unnamed MLB team reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates about trading for superstar starting pitcher Paul Skenes, but that overture was rejected, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

If Bob Nutting makes the mistake of signing off on a Paul Skenes trade, the Braves should at least throw their hat in the ring, but I don’t think fans understand what that kind of haul would ...

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The Pittsburgh Pirates could be active at the trade deadline. There's a chance they look to cut ties with one of their better starting pitchers in a trade, too.

Starting pitcher Paul Skenes and center fielder Oneil Cruz are the only two players the Pittsburgh Pirates consider off limits in trades, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

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