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 General Manager Ben Cherington said on his weekly radio show that the organization is making changes to Paul Skenes’ schedule so he can pitch during the All-Star Game next week.