How Long Is Paul Skenes Signed For 2024. Skenes signed with the pirates for a $9.2 million signing bonus: 1 pick in the 2023 mlb draft, will make his major league debut saturday.

He made headlines when he gave up his first home run. Pirates gm ben cherington said the goal for paul skenes now is to focus on a complete offseason in preparation for his first full professional year in 2024.