Pirates Call Up Top Prospect Konnor Griffin

0:00On April 17, Pittsburgh pirates just made ways by calling up Conor Griffin, the number one prospect in all of baseball for his major lead debut. At tomorrow's home opener, the 19-year-old shortstop gets his contract added to the 40-man roster, with infielder Emanuel Valdez designated for Simon to clear the spot. Earlier this week, insiders reported the move, confirming Griffin was always in the mix but sent to Miner's latent spring training. Now he's stepping in his everyday shortstop, shifting Jarrah Triolo to the bench, where he fits better with his versatile defense. Fans are buzzing over this phenom, who tore through the Miner's last year, hitting 333 with 21 homers and 65 steals, across low A to double A. At 6 foot 3 and 225 pounds, Scouts give him elite grades on every tool, and he's already raking in triple A this season. The pirates revamped their lineup this off season with vets like Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hern, and Marcella Zuna, giving Griffin a strong supporting cast around their young

1:05pitchers. Talks for a massive extension are heating up, potentially topping $100 million and the team's record. All eyes stay locked on Griffin as he proves himself in the bigs, possibly sealing a long-term deal that keeps this talent in Pittsburgh for years. Now chasing extra draft picks through awards, that's your MLB news today update, AI-powered and always on.