Results for: Triple-A

Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ top pitching prospect, saw his scoreless innings streak come to an end at 14 1/3 frames on Wednesday. The LSU product allowed two runs – only one of which was earned — in 4 ⅓ innings of work. Despite the setback, Skenes still struck out seven batters and threw a season-high 71 pitches. The outing was the first that Skenes had gone beyond four innings in his professional career. The No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023, Skenes averaged 99.2 mph on his four-seam fastball Wednesday and hit at least 100 mph on two of his pitches in what ended up being a 7-4 win for Indianapolis.

Former All-Star David Dahl and veteran Jordan Luplow are currently playing for the Triple-A IronPigs, aiming to earn a spot back on a major league roster. Despite facing setbacks, injuries, and multiple trades, both players remain committed to their craft. Dahl has been working on technical fixes and a consistent setup to improve his performance, while Luplow has adjusted his swing angle to optimize his success rate. Both players have a combined decade of major league experience and are determined to prove their worth and earn another chance at the highest level.

The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A after a rough start to the 2024 season. Varland, 25, showed flashes of promise in 2023 but has struggled with command and home runs this year. The Twins’ starting rotation currently has an ERA of 5.98, which is better than only the Colorado Rockies. The move gives the Twins some flexibility with their roster and bullpen, but it also highlights the team’s ongoing pitching woes.