David Bednar Trade Should Be the Death Blow to Paul Skenes’ Pirates Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Perhaps the worst part about the 2025 MLB trade deadline involves a player who, as of publication, had not been traded — and who almost certainly won’t be traded anytime soon.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made many moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but they also didn't move one of their best pitchers. Right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is still with the Pirates following the trade deadline on July 31 and will remain with them the rest of the 2025 season.