Pirates call up top prospect Paul Skenes after Triple-A domination

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The wait is over for Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, to make his major league debut. 

The Pirates are calling up Skenes from Triple-A Indianapolis, announcing via social media video he will make his big league debut May 11 at home against the Chicago Cubs.

Pirates fans have been clamoring to see Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft out of LSU, in the big leagues since the start of the season. Despite a solid spring training, the Pirates thought it best for him to begin the season in Triple-A. 

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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates warms up during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium Feb. 29, 2024, in Sarasota, Fla.  (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Skene's girlfriend, social media sensation and LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, has been leading the hype train in hopes the Pirates called the right-hander up. 

She hinted it might be happening after posting a No. 30 Pirates jersey on her SnapChat account with a black heart emoji in the picture Sunday. It led many to wonder if Skenes was going to make his start Monday in Triple-A as scheduled. 

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He did make that start against the Buffalo Bisons Monday, and it didn’t go according to plan. Skenes gave up his first home run of the year to Will Robertson, though he ended up striking out four batters and being pulled after 66 pitches. 

Still, the Pirates like what they see. 

"He’s been checking just about every box since the season started and responding incredibly well," Pirates GM