Pirates to make huge $140 million Konnor Griffin decision for next nine years
This is a huge commitment from the Pirates with Griffin.
Pirates to make huge $140 million Konnor Griffin decision for next nine years originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Pirates came into the 2026 MLB season without Konnor Griffin, their top prospect, in the Major Leagues.
He started 2026 in the minors. But, on Thursday, it was revealed that Griffin was coming up to the Majors for the Pirates' first home series of the 2026 season. Griffin will be the starting shortstop on Friday, April 3rd, as the Pirates welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Pittsburgh.
That's not all the good news on Griffin for Pirates fans. ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the Pirates and Griffin have a new deal agreed to worth $140 million over nine years, locking Griffin in Pittsburgh for a while. Pirates to extend Konnor Griffin to $140M deal "Konnor Griffin's deal with the Pirates: nine years, $140 million," Olney reports.
"They're still working on finalizing. " This massive contract decision from the Pirates is a no-brainer. Being able to lock up Griffin long-term, someone with such high potential that many believe can be the next superstar, makes too much sense.