PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Paul Skenes has been listed among the top five starting pitchers in all of Major League Baseball in a new ranking. Skenes is currently listed as the 4th best pitcher right now, according to a new ranking on MLB.com that lists the top ten starting pitchers in the league.

MLB Network revealed its top 10 starting pitchers for 2025 on Tuesday, and its top pick was a controversial one Shockingly, neither 2024 Cy Young winner (Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves southpaw Chris Sale) claimed the top spot.

Elsewhere in MLB Network's " Top 10 Right Now " so far: J.T. Realmuto is the fifth-ranked catcher, Brandon Marsh is the sixth-ranked centerfielder, and Jeff Hoffman (now with the Blue Jays) is the ninth-ranked reliever.

Paul Skenes ranks fourth on MLB Network's Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now list after recording a 1.96 ERA during the 2024 season

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Although Paul Skenes has spent less than one full season in the major leagues, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander is already ranked as the game’s fourth-best starting pitcher by MLB Network.