The Pirates announced Thursday that Derek Shelton has been relieved of his duties as manager, a shake-up that had become expected in recent weeks as the team fell further back in the National League Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is known to be a man of few words. He didn't mince any on Friday discussing his former manager's firing.

The Pirates announced on Thursday that manager Derek Shelton has been fired following their 12-26 start to the 2025 campaign. Bench coach Don Kelly has been promoted to manager to replace him.