Overview
- ESPN reported Wednesday that Pittsburgh and the 19-year-old shortstop are deep in negotiations on a long-term deal.
- The Pirates are said to be framing offers near Corbin Carroll’s eight-year, $111 million contract, while Griffin’s side points to Roman Anthony’s eight-year, $130 million pact.
- Griffin opened the season at Triple-A Indianapolis and has started hot at the plate, a track that could shift leverage if a call-up comes soon.
- The market moved this week when Seattle reached an eight-year, $95 million agreement with Colt Emerson, reinforcing higher benchmarks for players with no MLB service time.
- Some analysts project a larger number for Griffin, with estimates up to $140–150 million described as opinion rather than reporting.