The Pittsburgh Pirates this morning announced they’ve agreed to a nine-year contract with 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, ensuring Griffin remains in Pittsburgh through 2034. Terms of the deal were not announced, but it’s reported to be $140 million, according to Pirates insider Jason Mackey, who made the announcement on behalf of the club. The deal represents the largest contract in Pirates history, besting Bryan Reynolds’ $106.75 million deal from 2023.
Griffin made his major league debut last Friday during the Pirates 2026 home opener. He had a double in his first at-bat. He was the Pirates first-round selection in 2024 and was the first high school player taken in that draft. He rocketed up the Pirates minor league season last year. Griffin was given the opportunity to make the ball club this year during spring training, but despite hitting four home runs in the pre-season, began briefly at Triple-A Indianapolis until his call-up last week.
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