Wherever Paul Skenes gets traded in the hypothetical world where the Pittsburgh Pirates decide to deal their superstar, he's likely going to wind up with a gigantic contract extension that some have suggested could exceed $500 million.

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has addressed the trade rumors surrounding his superstar pitcher Paul Skenes.

The last-place Pittsburgh Pirates have no interest in trading young ace Paul Skenes. General manager Ben Cherington says moving the 22-year-old Skenes is ‘not part of the conversation at all.’