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Working on $140 million extension The Pirates and Griffin are working to finalize a nine-year, $140 million contract extension, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

Impact The Pirates already announced that Griffin would be called up to make his major-league debut in Friday's home opener against the Orioles, and it appears the debut will be accompanied by a lucrative, long-term deal. He won't turn 29 until later this month, so Griffin will still be in his 20s when he gets his first crack at free agency. Griffin is set to take over as the Pirates' everyday shortstop after slashing .336/.420/.530 with 21 home runs and 68 stolen bases in his first 127 minor-league games.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

By the numbers: Konnor Griffin's monster potential Major League fans, get ready to meet the next five-tool monster. No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin is expected to be called up by the Pi...

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Konnor Griffin is coming to MLB as a teenager. How rare is that? Konnor Griffin is on his way to the Majors. The Pirates are intending to promote MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect prior to their home o...

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What to Expect From Konnor Griffin As Pirates Call Up MLB's Top Prospect What to expect from Konnor Griffin now that the Pirates have called him up.

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Konnor Griffin is 35th Pirates player in franchise history to choose this jersey number | Sporting News The kid is coming to the show.

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What a Pirates extension with Konnor Griffin should look like after long-awaited MLB promotion The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin — and he could be due for a massive payday, too.

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Should Pirates Pay Konnor Griffin Early? Lessons From MLB History | Deadspin.com Ranking MLB’s pre-debut contracts and what they mean for Konnor Griffin and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ future.

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Teenager Konnor Griffin makes rare early jump to the big leagues At 19, Konnor Griffin becomes MLB’s youngest active player after his call‑up. Here are photos from the teenage top prospect's spring trainin...

APRIL 2 • USATODAY.COM

Pirates Make Bold Konnor Griffin Decision After Five Triple-A Games The Konnor Griffin era has officially begun in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to call up the 19-year-old shortstop ahead of the...

APRIL 2 • SI.COM

How Mariners may have screwed over Pirates with Colt Emerson's extension Number one prospect Konnor Griffin is now in position to get an even bigger payday, and there's a good chance Pirates ownership will be curs...

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Konnor Griffin called up by Pirates, first MLB teenage position player since Juan Soto

Konnor Griffin has been called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was set to become the first teenage position player in the major leagues since Juan Soto in 2018

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Where Konnor Griffin projects in Pirates lineup after No. 1 prospect in baseball gets call up to MLB | Sporting News MLB's top prospect is officially joining the Pirates.

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Pirates reversing course with Konnor Griffin decision hints at contract extension resolution The Pirates are set to call up No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin for their Friday home opener after demotion backlash.

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Pirates' projected lineup for homestand after Konnor Griffin call-up news | Sporting News This is a very exciting lineup for the Pirates with Griffin now in the fold.

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Pirates' Konnor Griffin projected for massive MLB extension after call-up | Sporting News This would be a significant move for the Pirates' future.

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Pirates promoting 19-year-old Konnor Griffin, MLB's top prospect Konnor Griffin will be promoted to the big leagues just a week into the 2026 season.

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Pirates to promote Konnor Griffin to Major Leagues one week into season | Sporting News This is a very fun time to be a Pirates fan.

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Set for MLB debut Friday The Pirates will call up Griffin from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to their home opener Friday versus the Orioles, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Griffin came up just short for an Opening Day roster spot, but he will make his major-league debut as the Pirates kick off their first homestand of the season. The Pirates and Griffin have had discussions about a long-term contract extension for the 19-year-old, but while those talks will continue, Mackey says there is not currently a deal in place. Arguably the top prospect in baseball, Griffin has hit .438 with a 1.196 OPS and a 5:4 BB:K in the early going at Indianapolis. He slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three levels in his first professional season in 2025. Griffin will take over at shortstop in Pittsburgh, shifting Jared Triolo either to third base or into more of a utility role.

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MiLB FGOTD: Griffin, Bazzana face off at Triple-A | 04/01/2026 MLB's No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin and Indianapolis (PIT) battle Travis Bazzana (MLB No. 18) and Columbus (CLE). Visit MiLB.TV for more.

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Here's where Pirates' Top 30 prospects are projected to begin 2026 season With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Pirates’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Konnor Griffin (MLB No. 1),...

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Talking extension with Bucs The Pirates are "deep into negotiations" on a contract extension with Griffin, but it's unclear how close the two sides might be toward reaching agreement on a deal, Buster Olney o...

Impact Pittsburgh has been engaged in extension talks with its top prospect since early in spring training, with Olney noting that the Pirates have offered the 19-year-old shortstop a deal in the neighborhood of the eight-year, $111 million deal that Arizona's Corbin Carroll signed in the spring of 2023. Griffin's representatives, meanwhile, have been seeking a deal more on par with the eight-year, $130 deal Roman Anthony signed with the Red Sox last August. Griffin didn't break camp with the Pirates, but after smacking four home runs over his 16 Grapefruit League games, he's continued to thrive early on at Triple-A Indianapolis. Through his first four Triple-A games, Griffin has gone 6-for-13 with three doubles, two stolen bases and a 4:4 BB:K.

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No. 1 MLB prospect 'deep' in extension talks, could top $111 million: report Konnor Griffin could soon become a wealthy man — and a Major League Baseball player. The Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop, the consensus No. 1...

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Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin gets $150 million contract update due to Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension | Sporting News This will be money well spent if it happens.

MARCH 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Konnor Griffin and 4 more prospects set to cash in next amid MLB's extension frenzy Players yet to appear in a big-league game are getting nine-figure paydays. Who's next in line?

MARCH 31 • FANSIDED.COM

Pirates might be making a calculated Konnor Griffin move behind scenes There’s a natural reaction happening right now among Pittsburgh Pirates fans. The division-rival Milwaukee Brewers have just locked up a 21-...

MARCH 31 • RUMBUNTER.COM

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