The Pittsburgh Pirates are open to hearing trade offers on several players. But their star pitcher is off limits.

Skenes can become a free agent following the 2029 season. The Pirates traded then-ace Gerrit Cole to the Astros in January 2018, two years before the future AL Cy Young winner hit free agency.

If the Buccos feel it is best to trade Skenes, they should do it closer to when he becomes a free agent so he has a chance to boost his value. That being said, injuries could come and tank his value just as much, but the chances of him being worth even more in a few years is pretty high.