Ex-Red Sox Infielder Cut for the No. 1 Prospect in Baseball
The former Boston Red Sox infielder is going to be looking for a new home.
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball in young infielder Konnor Griffin. That's not all, though.
ESPN's Buster Olney reported on Thursday that Griffin will be landing a historic, long-term extension with the Pirates to the tune of roughly $140 million across nine years. "Konnor Griffin's deal with the Pirates: nine years, $140 million. They're still working on finalizing," Olney wrote.
It's going to be an exciting day for the Pirates on Friday, but not so much for a former member of the Boston Red Sox. Remember former Boston infielder Emmanuel Valdez? Well, to make room for the No.
1 prospect in baseball, the Pirates reportedly designated Valdez for assignment on Friday, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale . "Pittsburgh Pirates officially promote [Konnor Griffin] and designate IF Emmanuel Valdez for assignment," Nightengale wrote. "Griffin, who will wear No.