Paul Skenes Absent, Olivia Dunne To Feature Beside Another MLB Star After Massive Kentucky Derby News

Did Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes saw it coming? The All-American national champion gymnast is now on the sidelines after facing a knee injury. Hardly anyone knows about her date of return on the mat. Paul, on the other hand, had immersed himself completely in Major League Spring Training. This is his first experience with the huff and puff of the mound. This type of professional interaction may increase the geographical distance between the two, as is now happening. But there’s something more to the scene. 

Paul Skenes is surely in his Spring Training. Olivia is also on her gymnastics route. But MLB hasn’t stopped making to her life. In this busy season, Livvy might have very few chances to continue signing the attendance sheet in Paul’s games. But the sport is ready to enter her story differently. How? Add the much-celebrated Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. 

On February 25, Kentucky Derby’s X-handle broke the news. The update had two names as 2025 Club SI hosts. One of them was Olivia Dunne. Can you guess who was the other? Not Paul Skenes, but Jayson Werth, the outfielder from the Philadelphia Phillies! Yes. Livvy will join Jayson on May 2 and May 3 this year. They will have the responsibility to house the meet and greet activities in Sports Illustrated’s Club SI at Churchill Downs during this year’s GI Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. This time, it will be the second edition of Club SI at the Kentucky Derby. 

Last year, the project came with a bang. The luxurious offerings included luxury dining, a behind-the-scenes experience, and a thorough view of the Paddock and Paddock Runway. A great treat indeed, isn’t it? And this time, there will be something more in Jayson’s voice. The updates claim that the 45-year-old will host a podcast at the event and share tidbits regarding the horse racing with the guests. Is there anything about Olivia Dunne’s role so far? Not yet. But the chance to host the Club SI is nothing short of a story. Has Paul ever had such a chance? 

No. The pitcher has yet to land such a tremendous honor. But he is on the impactful rookie cards published by Sports Illustrated For Kids. And for him, the chance came much earlier, during his days at the LSU Tigers. In fact, the 22-year-old California native can be seen in the Tigers’ gear pitching with all his might. Livvy now has something in her name, and she entertains an audience with a diverse sporting background. However, the social media icon still might have something painful in her heart. 

Olivia Dunne still has problems with her heart 

Podium Challenge and Spring Training—two sporting events, enough to keep two lovebirds away from each other. This is what Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes are facing right now. However, the New Jersey native has yet to have clearance to attend the contest. But she is still in her sessions and the coming days, she might not have any free time to meet Paul Skenes. Yes, that’s how her schedule goes and she has grief over that. 

On February 15 this year, Livvy Dunne uploaded a clip on TikTok. The clip had her making faces, showing multiple shades. But among those shades, the sad one stood mighty. Meanwhile, the clip displayed the headline, “Me laughing til I remember I’m doing long distance until my season is over.” And if her program reaches NCAA Championships, then the season will be over for her on April 17-18. So, she might have to spend another 50 days away from Paul. Nonetheless, she is having her moments and specifically inroads to reach better stardom.