re: Why did Skenes get pulled?

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I was wondering the same. Can some baseball experts explain why the hour long delay means he can’t pitch?

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Go do something super athletic and intensive requiring dynamic movement to very sensitive muscles in your arm and shoulder which took you a good 45-90 minutes to get loose for (let’s say pitching). Then cease all activity for 90+ minutes as it relates to that activity. Then, realize you are a top 10 draft prospect in the first third of a season and have another 15–20 appearances to go. … you’ll probably sit down yourself.

Then imagine you are a coach in charge of the above. Easy decision