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 Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday following a 12-26 start to the season, one of the worst records in baseball. Hours before manager Don Kelly’s debut, pitcher Paul Skenes shared his thoughts on the decision.