Pirates' projected lineup for homestand after Konnor Griffin call-up news
This is a very exciting lineup for the Pirates with Griffin now in the fold.
Pirates' projected lineup for homestand after Konnor Griffin call-up news originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Pirates began their 2026 season on the road, playing three games against the New York Mets and three against the Cincinnati Reds .
At 3-3, the Pirates come back to Pittsburgh for the first time during the 2026 MLB season, and will get to face the Baltimore Orioles for the first homestand of the year. And fortunately, as the Pirates announced , Konnor Griffin will be joining them. With Griffin now set to join the Major League roster, the lineup construction will be very interesting for Pittsburgh.
The top prospect is now up, and this projected lineup could be what the Pirates trot out for the home opener in 2026. Pirates projected lineup for home opener after Konnor Griffin call-up 1. Oneil Cruz, Center Field 2.
Brandon Lowe, Second Base 3. Bryan Reynolds, Left Field 4. Konnor Griffin, Shortstop 5.