Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates and Griffin have mutual interest in a long-term extension. Hiles also noted that it would be possible for the two sides to agree to an extension that would give the Pirates additional years of team control while Griffin could hypothetically reach free agency in his prime.
Although Griffin is the consensus top prospect in baseball, he has only 21 games of experience above A-ball. He showed his immense potential when he rocketed through three levels in 2025, posting a combined .333/.415/.527 batting line with 21 home runs and 23 doubles in his 563 plate appearances while stealing 65 bases.
A long-term extension could get Konnor Griffin on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster sooner
He may not be in the minor leagues for much longer. There was speculation that Griffin could be part of the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, though manager Don Kelly downplayed the possibility at the start of spring training. Griffin, meanwhile, has done his part to force the issue as he has impressed in Grapefruit League play thus far.
If the two sides can agree to an extension, Griffin’s path to the majors could become easier. The Pirates wouldn’t have to worry about manipulating his service time to potentially add an extra year of team control.
The Pirates have improved the lineup, although shortstop remains a concern. Light hitter Nick Gonzalez currently sits atop the Pirates depth chart at short, but is best served as a backup infielder. A long-term extension could push Gonzalez to the bench, with Griffin taking over as a potential franchise cornerstone.
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