ESPN's David Schoenfield thinks the Mets have enough of a farm system to at least give themselves a chance. He pitches a five-player offer from the Mets to the Pirates: Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, Ronny Mauricio and Carson Benge. Pittsburgh doesn't seem like it'll be in a rush to move Skenes, even in the midst of another brutal season.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes isn't likely to be dealt at the trade deadline, but ESPN outlined potential packages from the Mets, Dodgers and Tigers

There’s little question about who the most valuable pitcher in the National League is right now. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is in just his second MLB