Overview
- MLB's consensus No. 1 prospect has three spring-training home runs in 20 at-bats and has impressed with his all-around play.
- Manager Don Kelly lauded Griffin's maturity and work ethic, saying he will be a big leaguer for a long time.
- General manager Ben Cherington said the roster call is still unsettled and will be made later in March on a day-to-day evaluation.
- Pittsburgh is seeking more offense after finishing last in MLB in runs and homers in 2025, adding Ryan O’Hearn, Marcell Ozuna and trading for Brandon Lowe.
- Former GM Jim Bowden compared Griffin’s readiness to Juan Soto and Bryce Harper and urged the Pirates to explore a pre-debut long-term extension.