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Pirates Reassign No. 1 Prospect Konnor Griffin to Minor League Camp

The 19-year-old shortstop flashed power in spring training, finishing with four homers, a .171 average, 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats.

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Mar 9, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (75) runs to second base on a two-rbi double against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The club announced the move Saturday, indicating Griffin will not open the season on the major league roster.
  • Manager Don Kelly called the decision “extremely difficult” and commended Griffin’s professionalism and maturity in camp.
  • Kelly said time in the minors should let Griffin get back to basics after appearing to press at the plate.
  • In 16 Grapefruit League games, Griffin tallied four home runs and nine RBIs but struck out 13 times in 41 at-bats.
  • Griffin, a former No. 9 draft pick, is MLB Pipeline’s top overall prospect after a 2025 minors breakout that included a .333 average, a .942 OPS and 21 home runs.