Rookie Paul Skenes gets rare 'call' to start for NL in All-Star Game
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Rookie sensation Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
The 22-year-old right-hander was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft and has started only 11 games in the major leagues.
National League All-Star manager Torey Lovullo informed Skenes and the public of his decision Friday morning by cal