The Pirates likely won't trade Paul Skenes, but if they were to, then the Dodgers would probably want in on the action.

Heading into 2025, the Dodgers were hailed for their incredible top-end talent and otherworldly starting pitching depth. But injuries to key arms such as Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Blake Treinen, and a prolonged debut for Clayton Kershaw could force the front office’s hand.

MLB insider and general knower of all things baseball Jeff Passan stirred up a firestorm when he strongly advocated that the Pirates trade Paul Skenes, who is basically the only reason anyone has to watch the Pirates these days.