One of the most compelling storylines entering the new season concerns Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. He's fresh off an outstanding freshman campaign that saw him start the All-Star Game despite having only debuted in mid-May.

Skenes made clear he was greatly appreciative of that type of message from his soon-to-be teammate. MLB Pipeline heralds Chandler as the No. 15 prospect in all of baseball, and the 22-year-old clearly isn't lacking any confidence as he continues to work his way up to the highest level.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce that Paul Skenes will be their Opening Day starter on March 27. Manager Derek Shelton conveyed the news to the young p