Pirates call up phenom 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin
By Matt Ehalt
Published on April 2, 2026.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin for their home opener against the Orioles. This move comes as part of the team's attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Griffin, who is expected to be the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, performed well in the minors last year, slashing a combined combined.333/.415/.527 with 21 homers, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases across 122 games. The Pirates hope Griffin will become an offensive player to complement their strong rotation and strong lineup. The promotion could potentially gain a premium draft pick due to the league's new promotion rules.
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