Grandal helps fuel Jared Jones’ success
Pittsburgh, Sports
May 17, 2024

Grandal helps fuel Jared Jones’ success

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 

Before he was called up to the big leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes worked with catcher Yasmani Grandal just one time at Triple-A Indianapolis but came away impressed by the 35-year-old veteran.

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